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Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
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Overview
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is a rare skin disorder that is characterized as a more severe form of pityriasis lichenoides. Signs and symptoms usually begin with itchy, burning skin lesions that ulcerate, breakdown, form open sores, then form a red-brown crust. Individuals with PLEVA may also experience a low-grade fever, headache, malaise (a vague feeling of bodily discomfort), and arthralgias (severe joint pain); these symptoms may occasionally precede or accompany the skin findings. The underlying cause of pityriasis lichenoides and PLEVA is unknown. Febrile ulceronecrotic Mucha-Habermann disease (FUMHD) is a rare and severe form of PLEVA.[1][2]
References
- Ersoy-Evans S, Fernanda Greco M, Mancini AJ, Subasi N, Paller AS. Pityriasis lichenoides in childhood: A retrospective review of 124 patients. J Am Acad Dermatol. Feb 2007; 56(2): 205-210. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17097385
- Bowers S, Warshaw EM. Pityriasis lichenoides and its subtypes. J Am Acad Dermatol. Oct 2006; 55(4): 557-572. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17010734
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General Information
- The British Association of Dermatologists provides an informational leaflet on pityriasis lichenoides. Click on the British Association of Dermatologists link to view this leaflet.
- DermNet NZ is an online resource about skin diseases developed by the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. DermNet NZ provides information about this condition. Click on the link to view the information.
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- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a federation of more than 130 nonprofit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
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Resources for Kids
- Kids Skin Health, a American Academy of Dermatology's web site, provides kids, teens, and parents with information on skin conditions. Click on Kids Skin Health to access this Web site.