Informationes plurimae ― Latine

Pityriasis alba est communis et innocens condicio cutis, quae maxime adolescentes et pubescentes afficit. Pars minor dermatitis atopicis saepe visa est et cum allergiis plerumque iungitur. Pityriasis alba se praebet ut maculae leves, inaequales, coloratae in cute, plerumque circulares vel ovales, interdum cum levissima squama et pruritu. Haec maculae saepe inveniuntur in facie, praesertim in genis, sed etiam in brachiis et parte superiori corporis, et notae sunt in tonis cutis obscurioribus. Initio maculae possunt apparere rubicundae, sed deinde colorem suum in tempore leviori perdunt. Exposita solis maculae magis manifestae fiunt, quod aegros vel parentes sollicitat, sed pityriasis alba plerumque se resolvit, restituens colorem cutis normalem. Aliquando haec resolutio per paucas menses ad annos paucissimos durare potest, alioquin intra annum resolvitur. Curatio plerumque includit usum cremoribus lenibus et lotionibus, quod aegros vel parentes tranquillare potest, nihil gravis.
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.

In prima cura problemata pigmentationis saepe inveniuntur. Haec includunt 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.