Ann Dermatol.  1997 Jul;9(3):194-196. 10.5021/ad.1997.9.3.194.

Pityriasis Rotunda with Familial Occurrence

• Yang JK
• Lee DW
• Cho BK

• KMID: 2360362
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1997.9.3.194

Abstract

Pityriasis rotunda is an uncommon chronic dermatosis characterized by multiple, round or oval, hyperpigmented or hypopigmented patches that have a fine scale on the trunk and extremities. Most of the cases reported predominantly occurred in Oriental and black patients in association with internal disease. However, in Caucasians it has been documented in healthy persons usually as a familial tendency. We report a case of pityriasis rotunda which showed familial occurrence and had no underlying disease.

Keyword

Pityriasis rotunda; Familial occurrence

MeSH Terms

Extremities
Humans
Pityriasis*
Skin Diseases