Pityriasis rosea (PR) may have atypical presentations as regards morphology and distribution of the lesions. Recently, several forms of PR considered atypical for the course of the disease have been described. Differently from the typical PR that resolves within 2-12 weeks, relapsing and persistent PR forms (lasting longer than 12 weeks) have been described in adults and children. Lesions of th...

Because childhood rashes may be difficult to differentiate by appearance alone, it is important to consider the entire clinical presentation to help make the appropriate diagnosis. Considerations include the appearance and location of the rash; the clinical course; and associated symptoms, such as pruritus or fever. A fever is likely to occur with roseola, erythema infectiosum (fifth disease), ...

The report on “Pityriasis rosea (PR) in chronic hepatitis C” is very interesting (1). Güner et al. (1) noted that this is “the first case of PR found in a patient with chronic hepatitis C while receiving Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) alpha 2b and ribavirin.” In fact, the cause of the existence of PR in hepatitis C is an interesting issue. Recurrence of hepatitis C following existence of PR is ...

PsV: psoriasis vulgaris INTRODUCTION Pityriasis amiantacea is a rare clinical condition characterized by masses of waxy and sticky scales that adhere to the scalp and tenaciously attach to hair bundles. Pityriasis amiantacea can be associated with psoriasis vulgaris (PsV).We examined a patient with pityriasis amiantacea caused by PsV who also had keratotic horns on the scalp, histopathologicall...

A 13-year-old girl developed a non-pruritic pityriasis rosea-like rash, which did not respond to topical corticosteroids or UV therapy but persisted for 2 years. The lymphohistiocytic infiltrate in the upper dermis showed mononuclear cells immunoreactive with S100, CD68, factor XIIIa and CD1a. Electron microscopic evaluation of these cells demonstrated lamellated dense bodies but no Birbeck gra...

The author's aim in this article is to describe a common exanthematic disease typical of adolescence, pityriasis rosea Gibert, the light new findings. Another draw attention an overlooked fact about difficulty and inconsistency therapy with recommended course action. author uses his own experience from many years dermatological practice adds facts current literature sources on disease. meaning ...

OBJECTIVE To assess the clinical, pathologic, and epidemiologic features of asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood (APEC), a clinically distinctive eruption, especially its link with pityriasis rosea and pattern of transmission. DESIGN A prospective case series, including an analysis of epidemiologic triggering factors and mode of transmission. Pathologic study, including immunohistoch...

INTRODUCTION Pityriasis rosea is a sudden-onset and self limiting disease with specific skin rash. The exact etiology is still not clear. AIM To determine epidemiological, etiological, clinical and histopathological features in pityriasis rosea (PR). MATERIAL AND METHODS Fifty two patients (older than 18 years) with PR were included in this study. Patients were examined for epidemiological ...