A Case of Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta.
- Author:
Chong Seong LEE
;
Tae Hoon CHO
;
Kwang Joong KIM
;
Eil Soo LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta;
Tetracycline
- MeSH:
Axilla;
Extremities;
Neck;
Pityriasis Lichenoides*;
Pityriasis*;
Tetracycline
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1985;23(2):218-223
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report herein a case of pityriasis lichenoides et variloiformis acuta in a 48- year-old man, who has wide spread erythematous macule, papule, vesicle, hemorrhagic vesicle and reddish-brown crust on the neck, trunk, axillae and both extremities. He was treated successfully with tetracycline 2. 0 gm a day for 4 weeks.
