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 ...

Characterized by fine, scaly, round or oval patches of skin, pityriasis alba is a fairly common condition that occurs mostly in children between the ages of 6 and 16 and is self-limiting. The scaly ...

A 12-year-old black girl presents with hypopigmented patches on her cheeks and upper arms that appeared in the past month. The discoloration was sudden in onset and noticed shortly after a trip to ...

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 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Patients usually walk in assuming the worst. They see patchy, discolored skin spreading across their chest or back ...