An Atypical Presentation of PLEVA: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Ediale, C.; Felix, K.; Anderson, K.; Ahn, C.; McMichael, A.J..

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 18(7): 690-691

2019


ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616
PMID: 31334928
Document Number: 17920
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is a rare, self-limited, cutaneous disorder of unknown etiology. Clinically, PLEVA is characterized by the sudden onset of scaly, erythematous macules and papules localized to the trunk and proximal extremities. We report the case of a patient who presented with multiple erythematous papules and plaques on the palms, forearms, and dorsal feet.

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An Atypical Presentation of PLEVA: Case Report and Review of the Literature