
PediatricsPediatric Dermatology
Pityriasis alba
Pityriasis alba
Disease overview
Pityriasis alba, also known as simple pityriasis, facial dry pityriasis, streptococcal pityriasis, and streptococcal erythema, commonly referred to as "peach blossom rash" or "worm spots," is a chroni...
Detailed description
Pityriasis alba, also known as simple pityriasis, facial dry pityriasis, streptococcal pityriasis, and streptococcal erythema, commonly referred to as "peach blossom rash" or "worm spots," is a chronic skin condition of unknown etiology characterized by dry, thin, pityriasiform scaly hypopigmented patches. It is common in children and adolescents aged 3-16 years, more prominent in individuals with darker skin, and more likely to occur in those with an allergic constitution.
Disease information
Disease name
Pityriasis alba
English name
Pityriasis alba
Category
Pediatrics
Subcategory
Pediatric Dermatology
Related departments
Pediatric Dermatology
Dermatology and Venereology
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Related hospitals
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