A Case of Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta in children: Treatment with roxithromycin.
- Author:
Jong Min PARK
1
;
Jae Yong BAHN
;
Sang Jin KWON
;
Hee Joon YU
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta;
Children;
Roxithromycin
- MeSH:
Child*;
Cicatrix;
Humans;
Methotrexate;
Pigmentation;
Pityriasis Lichenoides*;
Pityriasis*;
Roxithromycin*;
Steroids;
Sulfones;
Tetracycline;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2000;38(9):1267-1269
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta is a cutaneous disease of unknown origin characterized by an acute polymorphous eruption which heals with superficial scarring and pigmentation. It occurs mainly in young adults and less commonly in children. Although various types of therapy have been proposed for pityriasis lichenoides, including systemic steroids, tetracycline, methotrexate, sulfones, an UV radiation, there is no definitive treatment and there is few studies of appropriate, efficacious therapy in children. We report a case of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta in children treated with roxithromycin.
