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Pityriasis lichenoides chronica presenting as hypopigmentation
Author(s) -
CLAYTON ROGER,
WARIN ANDREW
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1979.tb06202.x
Subject(s) - hypopigmentation , dermatology , medicine , pityriasis
SUMMARY Seven black or dark skinned patients with pityriasis lichcnoides chronica ‘PLC) are described, who presented with widespread hypopigmentation. The evidence on which a diagnosis of PLC was made is presented and the differential diagnosis discussed. The hypopigmentation was noted in Some patients to be especially marked on the proximal parts of the limbs and axillary folds. A diagnosis of PLC should be considered in all dark skinned patients with a widespread hypopigmented rash.