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Pityriasis alba
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<p>Pityriasis alba is a skin condition, a type of <a href="/facts/Dermatitis/JwlyQBa2">dermatitis</a>, commonly seen in children and young adults as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches on the face. It is self-limiting and usually only requires use of <a href="/facts/Emollient/wKvt6bT2">moisturizer creams</a>. </p><p>The condition is so named for the fine scaly appearance initially present (<a href="/facts/Pityriasis/ewXc0woh">pityriasis</a>), and alba (Latin for white) refers to the pallor of the patches that develop. The patches are not totally depigmented. </p>