Pityriasis Lichenoides

	Pityriasis Lichenoides Pityriasis lichenoides is a form of pityriasis. Types include: * Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta * Pityriasis lichenoides chronica Pityriasis lichenoides chronica is an uncommon, idiopathic, acquired dermatosis, characterized by evolving groups of erythematous, scaly papules that may persist for months. Freedberg, et al. (2003). ''Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medici ... References External links * {{Papulosquamous disorders Lymphoid-related cutaneous conditions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pityriasis Pityriasis commonly refers to flaking (or scaling) of the skin. The word comes from the Greek πίτυρον "bran". Classification Types include: * Pityriasis alba * Pityriasis lichenoides chronica * Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta * Pityriasis rosea ** Pityriasis circinata * Pityriasis rubra pilaris * Pityriasis versicolor * Dandruff, historically called ''Pityriasis capitis'' * Pityriasis amiantacea See also * Desquamation * List of cutaneous conditions Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier agai ... References External links Dermatologic terminology {{cutaneous-condition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pityriasis Lichenoides Et Varioliformis Acuta Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta is a disease of the immune system. It is the more severe version of pityriasis lichenoides chronica. The disease is characterized by rashes and small lesions on the skin. The disease is more common in males and usually occurs in young adulthood, although it has been seen in every age group and every race. It is possible for the disease to go into remission for short periods of time or forever. Causes There is no known cause of this disease; There is some evidence associating it with Parvovirus B19. Diagnosis It is commonly misdiagnosed as chickenpox or rosacea, or misidentified as a form of Staph infection. The most accurate way to diagnose it is by biopsy. This disease has not been known to be life-threatening. Treatment It is not contagious and currently there is no cure for the disease, although the lesions can be treated with phototherapy as well as antibiotics, including erythromycin, azithromycin and tetracycline. Treatment o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica Pityriasis lichenoides chronica is an uncommon, idiopathic, acquired dermatosis, characterized by evolving groups of erythematous, scaly papules that may persist for months. Freedberg, et al. (2003). ''Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine''. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. . Symptoms and signs Although other forms of the disease occur at younger ages, some individuals start having long term symptoms at thirty years of age. This disease also affects adolescents and young adults. This also affects the immune system which therefore results in rashes. The symptoms rarely affect the face or scalp, but occurs at other sites of the body. The duration may last for months or even several years. For instance, new crops of lesions appear every few weeks. Causes Pityriasis lichenoides chronica is probably caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to infectious agents such as the Epstein–Barr virus. Other infectious agents include the adenovirus and Parvovirus B19. Treatment There is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]