Pityriasis Alba
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Pityriasis alba is a mild and common skin condition in children and adolescents, presenting with light, slightly scaly patches, especially on the face, arms, and trunk. It is associated with dry skin and is usually benign.
Common features: patches lighter in color than the surrounding skin, poorly defined borders, and, at times, fine scaling that is more noticeable with sun exposure.
When to see a doctor? If the patches persist, spread, or raise questions about their origin, a dermatology review is advisable.
Which specialist treats it? The dermatologist, and the pediatric dermatologist in the case of the youngest patients, examines the lesions and provides guidance on their care. Showing these patches to one of these professionals helps clear up any concern.
Data on 80 doctors who treat pityriasis alba
Which specialist treats pityriasis alba?
Pityriasis alba should be evaluated by a dermatologist, a skin specialist, who confirms the diagnosis and guides you on the appropriate care for the affected area.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pityriasis alba
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is pityriasis alba?
Pityriasis alba is a mild and common skin condition in children and adolescents, presenting with light, slightly scaly patches, especially on the face, arms, and trunk. It is associated with dry skin and is usually benign.
Which doctor treats pityriasis alba?
Pityriasis alba should be evaluated by a dermatologist, a skin specialist, who confirms the diagnosis and guides you on the appropriate care for the affected area.