Mear ynformaasje ― Frysk

Pityriasis alba is in mienskiplike en harmless hûdbetingsten dy't meastentiids bern en teeners treft. It wurdt faak sjoen as in lyts part fan atopyske dermatitis en is keppele oan allergyen yn 'e measte minsken. Pityriasis alba ferskynt as ljochtkleurige plakken op 'e hûd, meastentiids yn sirkels as ovalen, soms mei in bytsje skaalfergrutting en jeuk. Dizze patches wurde faak fûn op it gesicht, benammen de wangen, lykas de earms en boppeliif, en se binne mear opmerklik yn minsken mei donkere hûdtones. Earst kinne de patches in bytsje read wêze, mar ferdwine dan nei in lichtere kleur mei de tiid. Blootstelling oan sinne kin se dúdliker meitsje, wat pasjinten as âlders soargen kin meitsje, mar pityriasis alba giet gewoanwei op harsels fuort, en herstelt de normale kleur fan 'e hûd. It kin oeral fan in pear moannen oant in pear jier duorje foardat dit bart, hoewol de measte gefallen binnen in jier ferdwine. Behanneling omfettet meastentiids it brûken fan mylde crèmes en lotions, tegearre mei it gerêststellen fan pasjinten as âlders dat it neat serieus is.
Pityriasis alba is a prevalent and benign dermatological condition predominantly affecting children and adolescents. The name pityriasis alba derives from its appearance, where pityriasis denotes the fine scales and alba signifies the pale color (hyperpigmentation). This skin disorder is often considered a minor manifestation of atopic dermatitis and is typically associated with a history of atopy in most individuals. Pityriasis alba is characterized by ill-defined macules and patches (or thin plaques), generally circular or oval, often with mild scaling and occasional pruritus (Macules or Patches Observed in Pityriasis Alba). The lesions are usually found on the face, especially the cheeks, arms, and upper trunk, and are more prominent in individuals with darker skin types. Initially, the lesions may exhibit mild erythema and gradually transition to a hypopigmented state over time. Sun exposure can accentuate the appearance of these lesions, which may often raise concerns regarding their cosmetic impact on patients or parents of children. However, pityriasis alba follows a spontaneous, self-resolving course, gradually restoring normal skin pigmentation. The resolution period for pityriasis alba varies from several months to a few years, although most cases typically resolve within 1 year. Treatment for this condition involves reassurance, low-potency topical corticosteroids, and mild emollients as the mainstay.

Yn de primêre soarch wurde faak pigmentaasjeproblemen fûn. Dêr heart by post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, sun spots, freckles, café au lait spots.
In primary care, pigmentation problems are often found. These include post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, sun spots, freckles, café au lait spots.