Pityriasis lichenoides chronica
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https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v31i1.2509Keywords:
pityriasis lichenoides chronica, erythromycin, lymphoproliferativeAbstract
Pityriasis lichenoides chronica (PLC) is a rare dermatosis with a higher incidence in the pediatric population and a predilection for males. It´s a T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of unknown etiology that could be associated with infections or the use of certain medications. It´s characterized by recurrent out breaks of erythematous and scalypapules that spontaneously resolve in weeks or months, potentially leaving residual hypopigmented macules. We describe the case of a 7-year-old male patient who sought medical attention for presenting pruritic erythematous and scalypapules, extending from the neck to the extremities but sparing the scalp, face, palms, soles, and genital area. Laboratory and histopathological studies led to the diagnosis of PLC, and treatment with oral erythromycin was initiated.
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