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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