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Pityriasis rotunda.

I Hasson1, P Shah

  • 1Dept. of Skin, STD &Leprosy, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College, Bermina, Srinagar-Kashmir.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|July 24, 2007
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Pityriasis rotunda, a rare skin condition, presents as large, dry, circular scaling patches without inflammation. This report details a unique case in a thirteen-year-old girl, highlighting the condition's infrequent occurrence.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Rare Diseases
  • Ichthyosis Variants

Background:

  • Pityriasis rotunda is characterized by persistent, large, sharply defined circular patches.
  • The scaling is dry and ichthyosiform, with a notable absence of inflammatory changes.
  • It is considered a rare dermatological condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of pityriasis rotunda.
  • To describe the clinical presentation in a pediatric patient.
  • To contribute to the literature on pityriasis rotunda due to its rarity.

Main Methods:

  • Case report.
  • Clinical observation and diagnosis of pityriasis rotunda.

Main Results:

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  • A case of pityriasis rotunda was identified in a thirteen-year-old girl.
  • The patient presented with characteristic large, circular, dry, scaling patches.
  • No inflammatory changes were observed, consistent with the condition's definition.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pityriasis rotunda is a rare condition that can affect adolescents.
    • This case underscores the importance of recognizing the distinct clinical features of pityriasis rotunda.
    • Further case reports are valuable for understanding the spectrum of this rare dermatosis.