Pityriasis Alba
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Pityriasis alba is a mild and common skin condition in children and adolescents, presenting with light, slightly scaly patches, especially on the face, arms, and trunk. It is associated with dry skin and is usually benign.
Common features: patches lighter in color than the surrounding skin, poorly defined borders, and, at times, fine scaling that is more noticeable with sun exposure.
When to see a doctor? If the patches persist, spread, or raise questions about their origin, a dermatology review is advisable.
Which specialist treats it? The dermatologist, and the pediatric dermatologist in the case of the youngest patients, examines the lesions and provides guidance on their care. Showing these patches to one of these professionals helps clear up any concern.
Data on 91 doctors who treat pityriasis alba
Which specialist treats pityriasis alba?
Pityriasis alba should be evaluated by a dermatologist, a skin specialist, who confirms the diagnosis and guides you on the appropriate care for the affected area.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pityriasis alba
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Verónica Carolina Solano Álvarez
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is pityriasis alba?
Pityriasis alba is a mild and common skin condition in children and adolescents, presenting with light, slightly scaly patches, especially on the face, arms, and trunk. It is associated with dry skin and is usually benign.
Which doctor treats pityriasis alba?
Pityriasis alba should be evaluated by a dermatologist, a skin specialist, who confirms the diagnosis and guides you on the appropriate care for the affected area.