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  2. Pityriasis alba (dry white patches) - DermNet

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    Pityriasis alba is a low-grade type of eczema/dermatitis mainly seen in children. The name describes its appearance: pityriasis refers to the characteristic fine scale, and alba to its pale colour (hypopigmentation).

  3. Pityriasis Alba: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Healthline

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    Pityriasis alba is a skin condition that may be related to eczema. It primarily affects children and young adults. Applying moisturizing cream may help it resolve.

  4. Pityriasis Alba: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment - Verywell Health

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    Pityriasis alba is a condition in which patches of skin lose pigmentation and are lighter in color than surrounding skin. It most often affects elementary-age children. The affected areas of skin are small—usually no bigger than an inch in diameter.

  5. Pityriasis alba - Wikipedia

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    Pityriasis alba is a skin condition, a type of dermatitis, [1] commonly seen in children and young adults as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches on the face. It is self-limiting and usually only requires use of moisturizer creams. [2]

  6. Pityriasis Alba - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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    Pityriasis alba is a prevalent and benign dermatological condition that predominantly affects children and adolescents. This skin disorder is often considered a minor manifestation of atopic dermatitis and is typically associated with a history of atopy.

  7. Pityriasis alba: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - Medical News...

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    Pityriasis alba is a skin condition that may lead to patches of skin discoloration. It is typically harmless and not contagious. Pityriasis alba usually improves without treatment...

  8. Pityriasis Alba (Light Patches on Skin) - WebMD

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    The most common sign of pityriasis alba is the skin patches that show up on your face, neck, arms, shoulders, or belly. You can have them for a few months to a few years.

  9. Pityriasis Alba: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Healthgrades

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    Pityriasis alba is a skin disorder that leaves round or oval patches on the skin. It often occurs in children and adolescents. The exact cause of the disorder is unclear. However, research suggests that factors such as food allergies and stress can contribute.

  10. Pityriasis Alba: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology

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    Pityriasis alba (from Greek pityron ["bran"] and Latin albus ["white"]) is a common skin disorder in children and young adults, most commonly developing between the ages of 3 and 16...

  11. What is pityriasis alba? Pityriasis alba is a common skin complaint of children and young adults. It appears as pink/pale, scaly patches which later leave pale areas on the skin. These pale areas are more noticeable in people with skin of colour, and more pronounced after exposure to the sun and the tanning of the non-affected skin.