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 within a year.

A common disorder of the skin, pityriasis alba occurs primarily in children between the ages of 3 and 18 years. The condition usually manifests as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches 0.5 to 6 cm in ...

Pityriasis alba (PA) is best thought of as an eruption usually related to eczema that results in hypopigmentation, particularly in children. 1-3 Not all cases are associated with atopic dermatitis. PA ...

White spots on the face can cover a small or large area of skin. They can be hard bumps or flat patches. Possible causes include milia, pityriasis alba, vitiligo, and more. Many people experience ...