It is most common in children and young adults under age 30 but can present at any age. There is a slight male predominance. All races are affected. What causes pityriasis lichenoides? The cause of PL is unknown. [dermnetnz.org]

PLEVA is clinically presented as erythematous macules smaller than 5mm, which rapidly evolve to papules with thin micaceous desquamation. [scielo.br]

[…] criteria of PLEVA: Somewhat larger papules of around 5-15mm Present on torso and proximal extremetires Itching may be present Ulceration may be present Both types of lesions can exist on the same patient at the same time; a biopsy is required to conclusively [pityriasislichenoides.com]

Minor constitutional symptoms may be present. A patient with febrile ulceronecrotic PLEVA presents with acute constitutional symptoms such as high fever, malaise, and myalgias. Lesions of PLEVA may be associated with burning and pruritus. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta as presenting feature of acute human immunodeficiency virus infection Free Maria Relvas, Luís Santiago, José Carlos Cardoso and Hugo Oliveira Department of Dermatology, Hospitals of Coimbra University, Coimbra [casereports.bmj.com]

• Cervical Lymphadenopathy

  Patients typically present with cervical lymphadenopathy, local tenderness, fever, and sweats, and cutaneous involvement has been described (as reviewed by Bosch et al 72 ). [academic.oup.com]

• Fever

  In cases without fever with moderate cutaneous lesions,... more Ref 12 Download PDF Cite this paper Abstract Context. [scinapse.io]

  Pityriasis lichenoides with ulceronecrosis and hyperthermia (PLUH) is a severe variant of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta that is characterized by high fever and papulo-necrotic skin lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  […] ends of the same spectrum; the terms "acute" and "chronic" refer to the timeline of the individual lesions rather than the clinical course.1,2 The disease is characterized by insidious onset and a lack of symptoms other than mild pruritus and low-grade fever [contemporarypediatrics.com]

  With no improvement of cutaneous symptoms, the patient was treated at the emergency care facility with fever (38.4º C), tachycardia, moderate dehydration, vomiting and prostration. [scielo.br]

• Malaise

  Here, we report a 31-year-old patient with neurofibromatosis who had generalised papulosquamous lesions especially on flexural areas, accompanying fever, malaise and muscle pain. Key words: Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta [scopemed.org]

  Patients sometimes have malaise and low grade fever before the eruption. Lesions may occur anywhere except for the mouth. A skin biopsy may help reveal the diagnosis. [randyjacobsmd.com]

  A rare severe form of PLEVA (Febrile Ulceronecrotic Mucha–Habermann Disease) has systemic features of malaise, fever, lymphadenopathy, arthritis, and/or bacteraemia. There may be mucosal, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary involvement. [dermnetnz.org]

  He also had malaise, lethargy, headache and fever. Blood counts disclosed a total leucocyte count of 17000/cu.mm. with 80% polymorphonuclear leuco-cytes. Blood culture was negative and cerebrospinal fluid examination was normal. [indianpediatrics.net]

• Sore Throat

  There is usually an accompanying high fever with painful skin tissue loss, and many signs including sore throat, abdominal pain, splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), conjunctival ulcers, and other nonspecific symptoms. [news-medical.net]

  Systemic symptoms may include high fever, sore throat, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, central nervous system symptoms, lung disease, enlarged spleen, arthritis, sepsis, anaemia, and conjunctival ulcers. [dermnetnz.org]

  FUMHD is associated with additional symptoms including a high fever, joint pain (arthritis), gastrointestinal abnormalities (e.g., diarrhea, sore throat, and abdominal pain), enlargement of the spleen, inflammation of the lungs (interstitial pneumonitis [rarediseases.org]

  Other Than This, The Patient Also Has Other Symptoms Which Involve Other Systems Such As: Sore throat. High fever. Abdominal pain. Diarrhea. Lung disease. Splenomegaly. Anemia Arthritis Sepsis. Conjunctival ulcers. [epainassist.com]

• Pharyngitis

  We encountered a boy with periodic fever, aphthous-stomatitis, pharyngitis, adenitis syndrome, complicated by a papular rash representing pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  + In 1989, Edwards et al described a child with a 3-week history of migratory arthralgias, monoarticular arthritis, acute pharyngitis, otitis media, and fevers to 104ºF.8 The girl developed a vesicular eruption localized primarily to the extremities [checkorphan.org]

  In 1989, Edwards et al described a child with a 3-week history of migratory arthralgias, monoarticular arthritis, acute pharyngitis, otitis media, and fevers to 104ºF. [7] The girl developed a vesicular eruption localized primarily to the extremities, [emedicine.com]

• Diarrhea

  There are systemic symptoms as well, which can include high fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, joint pain, breathing difficulties, and changes in mental status. Patients with FUMHD require hospitalization. [aocd.org]

  FUMHD is associated with additional symptoms including a high fever, joint pain (arthritis), gastrointestinal abnormalities (e.g., diarrhea, sore throat, and abdominal pain), enlargement of the spleen, inflammation of the lungs (interstitial pneumonitis [rarediseases.org]

  Diarrhea. Lung disease. Splenomegaly. Anemia Arthritis Sepsis. Conjunctival ulcers. Investigations for Pityriasis Lichenoides Visual inspection is usually sufficient for diagnosis. A skin biopsy can be done for further confirmation. [epainassist.com]

  People with FUMHD may also have symptoms such as high fever, sore throat, diarrhea, abdominal pain, neurologic abnormalities, lung disease, and other symptoms. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

• Odynophagia

  […] to reuse the content in many different ways. dermatology HIV / AIDS Description We describe a case of a 38-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of generalised cutaneous rash associated with fever, chills and odynophagia [casereports.bmj.com]

• Eruptions

  This apparently unusual condition is characterized by a papular eruption which resembles both papular syphilis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica. [jamanetwork.com]

  No first-line treatment scheme succeeded in controlling the eruption of new lesions. The only therapeutic approach that eventually managed to cease the disease evolution was the combination of prednisolone and methotrexate. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Often there can be T-cell clonality, and along with the clinical mimicry of lymphomatoid papulosis, this eruption could be a clonal eruption without atypia that stimulates an inflammatory anticlonal response that leads to its resolution. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

• Skin Rash

  A 45-year-old lady, a known case of parathyroid adenoma, presented with a generalized itchy skin rash starting four days after radiocontrast iodide injection. There are some reports of provocation of PLEVA by tegafur and astemizole. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta (PLEVA) is an immune system disease characterized by skin rashes & small lesions. Treatment : How to Treat "Pityriasis Lichenoides Et Varioliformis Acuta"? There is no cure for PLEVA. [signssymptoms.org]

  Definition Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta (PLEVA) is an immune system disease characterized by skin rashes and small lesions. Diagnosis Doctors diagnose PLEVA through biopsy since it is usually misdiagnosed as chickenpox or rosacea. [medigest.uk]

  A significant percentage of patients treated with anti-PD1 agents may experience some type of skin related toxicity, most commonly macular rashes. [epostersonline.com]

  All this is a fancy way of saying that PL/PLC/PLEVA represent a family of inflammatory skin rashes without a clear-cut cause or cure; sometimes it goes away on its own, and sometimes it doesn’t. [pityriasislichenoides.com]

Progress logically from the histologic pattern, through the appropriate workup, around the pitfalls, to the best diagnosis. [books.google.it]

The laboratory workup found a slightly elevated C-reactive protein (13mg/l; normal<3) with normal blood cell counts, liver and renal chemistries and negative antinuclear antibodies. [actasdermo.org]

As a result, thoughtful, individualized workup, clinicopathologic correlation, counseling and therapeutic management is essential, as one approach does not fit all patients. [link.springer.com]

• Pseudomonas

  Hemorrhagic-crusted papules and plaques covered over 90% of the patient's body, leaving her susceptible to Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteremia as well as Candida parapsilosis fungemia. [utah.pure.elsevier.com]

  Learn more here You may also need Keratoacanthoma Pityriasis rosea Impetigo Hand eczema Prurigo nodularis Tinea of the body Varicella (chickenpox) Pseudomonas folliculitis Related Dermatology DDX Deck 2e [clinicalgate.com]

  Puddu et al. [6] had positive blood cultures for Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They also detected circulating IgM immune complex and deposition of C3 in dermal vessels. [ijdvl.com]

The papules typically heal without treatment within several weeks. But they may recur. [web.archive.org]

Diagnosis and treatment may sometimes pose certain difficulties. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of PLEVA : Pityriasis lichenoides may not always respond to treatment and frequently returns when treatment is stopped The treatment for both PLC and PLEVA is the same If the rash is not causing symptoms, treatment may not be necessary Minor outbreaks [doctorv.ca]

Epidemiology and Demographics Age Gender Race Risk Factors Natural History, Complications and Prognosis Prognosis is usually good with treatment. Diagnosis Diagnostic criteria The most common way to diagnose is by biopsy. [wikidoc.org]

These cases highlight the importance of early recognition and treatment of this disease to prevent further morbidity and a potentially fatal prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The prognosis of mild condition is typically excellent. [dovemed.com]

Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]

The etiologic agents for pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) are largely unknown, although it has been suggested that foreign antigens such as infectious agents are the pathogenic mechanism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] characterized by papules and plaques or scaly patches resembling psoriasis The term applied to a group of relatively uncommon inflammatory, maculopapular, scaly eruptions of unknown etiology and resistant to conventional treatment. [icd9data.com]

Epidemiology Most often affects adolescents and young adults, appearing before the age of 30 Etiology Unknown; Linked to viruses, vaccines and other illness Pathogenesis Appears as multiple papules that evolve into vesicles and hemorrhagic crusts Clinical [dermpathdiagnostics.com]

Epidemiology and Demographics Age Gender Race Risk Factors Natural History, Complications and Prognosis Prognosis is usually good with treatment. Diagnosis Diagnostic criteria The most common way to diagnose is by biopsy. [wikidoc.org]

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Epidemiology The exact frequency of the three types of pityriasis lichenoides is not known because it is often not formally diagnosed [ 1 ] ; however, it is likely to be rare. [patient.info]

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Pathophysiology, classification, and treatment. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2007;8:29-36. [scielo.br]

Historical Perspective Classification Pathophysiology Causes Differentiating Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varoliformis Acuta from other Diseases It is commonly misdiagnosed as chickenpox or rosacea. [wikidoc.org]

Pityriasis lichenoides: pathophysiology, classification, and treatment. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2007;8:29–36. CrossRef PubMed Google Scholar López-Villaescusa MT, Hernández-Martín A, Colmenero I, Torrelo A. Pityriasis lichenoides in a 9-month-old boy. [link.springer.com]

As discussed below, there may be some insights into etiology and pathophysiology from the therapeutic interventions utilized. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

These cases highlight the importance of early recognition and treatment of this disease to prevent further morbidity and a potentially fatal prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Your skin Holds body fluids in, preventing dehydration Keeps harmful microbes out, preventing infections Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain Keeps your body temperature even Makes vitamin D when the sun shines on it Anything that irritates [icdlist.com]

In many patients with PLEVA, first-line therapy with erythromycin estolate or ethylsuccinate (30 to 50 mg/kg divided in 3 equal doses daily) for up to 8 weeks can result in remission; tapering over several months is necessary to prevent recurrence.4,6 [contemporarypediatrics.com]

Surgery Prevention See also Parapsoriasis External links Template:DermNet References ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 "Dermatology Atlas". [wikidoc.org]

However, chronic and severe cases are difficult to treat Please find comprehensive information on Acute Pityriasis Lichenoides regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, [dovemed.com]