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

J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Jul 1;18(7):690-691.

Abstract

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. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(7):690-691.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Phototherapy
  • Pityriasis Lichenoides / diagnosis*
  • Pityriasis Lichenoides / pathology
  • Pityriasis Lichenoides / therapy
  • Skin / pathology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Methotrexate