Open AccessPityriasis amiantacea-like eruptions in scalp: A novel manifestation of pityriasis rosea in a child
Author(s) -
Vijay Zawar
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international journal of trichology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7753.77524
Subject(s) - pityriasis rosea , scalp , dermatology , pityriasis , medicine
Unusual clinical features are known in pityriasis rosea (PR). We report a case of a child who presented with onset of PR in scalp, clinically mimicking pityriasis amiantacea. Careful clinical observations and follow-up led us to appropriate diagnosis.
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