Diagnosing PLEVA
June 5th, 2008
Pityriasis Leichenoides et Variolaformis Acuta (PLEVA) or Mucha Habermann’s Disease is a rare skin condition where small red bumps form in clusters on the torso or upper extremities. These bumps often itch and turn to dark scabs and then scars.
The condition is rare. So rare, in fact, that doctors often misdiagnose it as scabies. PLEVA is not deadly and it is not a result of an infection. Many doctors believe it is an immune disorder, though, the exact cause is still not clear. It’s also not clear what the best treatments are.
Antibiotics rarely have an impact so it is recommended that those diagnosed with PLEVA take simple precautions like not touching the affected skin, keeping the area moisturized, and seeking out an esthetician that provides ultra-violet light therapy.
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August 6th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Can pleva ture in to FUMHD?
August 17th, 2011 at 7:39 am
I have beentold I have PLEVA but mine starts as a white chauky spot it starts to itch you scrach it and the chauky spot comes out and stops itching but the next time it comes back it is a lot larger and hard to remove it then gets sore and tender and a lot more itching and redness occures. I have had the spots removed before by nitro treatments but I have so many now on 75% of my legs and 25% of my arms andI have about 10 on the top of my back now it has started on my neck and face, I also have exzema and when that breaks out it makes the PLEVA much worst. Help
December 12th, 2011 at 12:40 am
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