Diagnostic challenges of Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta (PLEVA)

• Main Authors: Abd Rahman, Mohd Aizuddin, Jamani, Nurjasmine Aida, Abdul Halim, Sarah, Zainun, Norsafina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: UniKL Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP) 2024
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RC66 Clinical cases; RL Dermatology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/115539/1/115539_Diagnostic%20Challenges%20of%20Pityriasis%20Lichenoides.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/115539/; https://www.ajmhsrcmp.org/images/journal/Vol7_Issue2_Nov24/22_AbdRahman_AJMHS_2024_Vol7_Issue2_CaseReport_PLEVA.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta (PLEVA) is an uncommon, inflammatory skin illness typified by erythematous papules that can mimic various dermatological and systemic conditions, making diagnosis difficult. We describe a case of a young adult who presented with generalized erythematous...