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ACUTE PITYRIASIS LICHENOIDES
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.

ACUTE PITYRIASIS LICHENOIDES

by Karen, Nov 08, 1999 12:00AM
MY 6 MONTH OLD SON WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH ACUTE PITYRIASIS LICHENOIDES (PLEVA).  CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME THE CAUSE OF THIS DISEASE, EFFECTS ON THE BODY, TREATMENT, AND DURATION.  ALSO, IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC TEST THAT CAN BE DONE TO VERIFY THE DOCTOR'S DIAGNOSIS?

by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 09, 1999 12:00AM
Karen:

The cause is unknown. There are no systemic effects.  The condition lasts 3 months or more in some cases.  Skin biopsy can help corroborate the diagnosis, but may not be needed if the doctor is sure on clinical grounds.

Best.

Dr. R
Member Comments (3)

by Lisa Stem, Jan 13, 2000 12:00AM
My 4 year old daughter has Mucha Habermann Disease with Leukemia cells in it. She has had it for 2 years now. It has gone dormat for now, but still it worries me. I have tried to find information on this disease. It seems like no ones knows alot about it. Dr. Robert Kaplan from Memphis, Tn. was the dr. that found what it was after a month of going everywhere. If anyone can help me with this please contract me. My e-mail address is ***@****.

Sincerely,
Lisa Stem

by francisco j hormaza, Oct 18, 2000 12:00AM
i need information the pityriasis rose.
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im student meicine....in colombia
the information in my text is minimus.
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