Korean J Dermatol.
2009 Jul;47(7):815-819.
Two Cases of Pityriasis Amiantacea
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea. cwihm@chonbuk.ac.kr
Abstract
- Pityriasis amiantacea is a distinct scalp disease characterized by asbestos-like, thick, adherent scales that engulf and bind down tufts of hair. Herein, we report two cases of pityriasis amiantacea. One case was a 75-year-old female who showed simultaneous keratotic follicular papules and psoriasiform dermatitis on her body. The other case was a 14 year old female showing seborrheic dermatitis on her face. Previously, only one case of pityriasis amiantacea had been reported in Korea.
