Pityriasis alba is a skin condition that may lead to patches of skin discoloration. It is typically harmless and not contagious. Pityriasis alba usually improves without treatment within a year.

Pityriasis alba (PA) is best thought of as an eruption usually related to eczema that results in hypopigmentation, particularly in children. 1-3 Not all cases are associated with atopic dermatitis. PA ...

Characterized by fine, scaly, round or oval patches of skin, pityriasis alba is a fairly common condition that occurs mostly in children between the ages of 6 and 16 and is self-limiting. The scaly ...

A common disorder of the skin, pityriasis alba occurs primarily in children between the ages of 3 and 18 years. The condition usually manifests as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches 0.5 to 6 cm in ...

Pityriasis alba is a skin condition that may be related to eczema. It primarily affects children and young adults. Applying moisturizing cream may help it resolve. Pityriasis alba is a skin disorder ...