Fixed Pigmented Erythema (FPE) Simulating an Initial Double Medallion Pityriasis Rosea of Gibert (PRG)
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Fixed Pigmented Erythema (FPE) is a drug reaction. Pityriasis rosea of Gibert (PRG) is a cutaneous virus due to the reactivation of (HHV7/HHV6). We report here a case of FPE, the second episode simulating an initial double medallion PRG in a young adult. Our case confirmed the assertion that toxidermia is a major simulator of the other dermatoses behind the syphilis.
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1 Skin
Skin diseases are very frequent in children. Most of them, including the most common disorders, such as atopic dermatitis, hemangiomas, nevi, acne, or bacterial and viral infections, are readily diagnosed through an adequate anamnesis and clinical examination. However, some skin tumors and inflammatory disorders may require a biopsy. The patient’s age and relevant clinical history, in addition ...
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