Maklumat lanjut ― Melayu

Pityriasis alba ialah keadaan kulit yang biasa dan tidak berbahaya, kebanyakannya memberi kesan kepada kanak‑kanak dan remaja. Ia sering dianggap sebagai sebahagian kecil dermatitis atopik dan dikaitkan dengan alahan pada kebanyakan orang. Pityriasis alba muncul sebagai tompok berwarna cerah pada kulit, biasanya berbentuk bulat atau bujur, kadang‑kadang dengan sedikit kerak dan gatal. Tompok ini biasanya dijumpai pada muka, terutamanya pipi, serta pada lengan dan bahagian atas badan, dan lebih ketara pada orang yang mempunyai warna kulit lebih gelap. Pada mulanya, tompokan mungkin sedikit merah tetapi kemudian pudar menjadi warna yang lebih cerah dari masa ke masa. Pendedahan matahari boleh menjadikannya lebih jelas, yang mungkin membimbangkan pesakit atau ibu bapa, tetapi pityriasis alba biasanya hilang dengan sendirinya dan mengembalikan warna kulit ke normal. Ia boleh mengambil masa beberapa bulan hingga beberapa tahun, walaupun kebanyakan kes hilang dalam setahun. Rawatan biasanya melibatkan penggunaan krim dan losyen lembut, serta memberi keyakinan kepada pesakit atau ibu bapa bahawa keadaan ini tidak serius.
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.

Dalam penjagaan primer, masalah pigmentasi sering dijumpai. Ini termasuk post‑inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, sun spots, freckles, dan 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.