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    Glossary Pityriasis Amiantacea

    scalp condition with thick, asbestos-like scales causing hair loss

    Pityriasis Amiantacea is a scalp condition characterized by thick, asbestos-like scales that adhere to the hair shaft and can cause hair loss. It is often associated with underlying dermatological issues such as psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis, and treatment typically involves addressing the primary condition and using medicated shampoos to reduce scaling.

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      research Pityriasis Amiantacea as the sole manifestation of Darier's disease

      11 citations , May 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”
      This case report describes a 12-year-old girl's persistent and worsening scalp condition, ultimately diagnosed as pityriasis amiantacea secondary to localized Darier's disease, after numerous ineffective treatments.

      research Vemurafenib-induced pityriasis amiantacea: a case report

      9 citations , October 2015 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology”
      This case report observed vemurafenib-induced pityriasis amiantacea, a scalp scaling reaction, in a patient with metastatic melanoma, which was managed symptomatically without altering vemurafenib treatment.

      research Pityriasis Amiantacea: A Report of 10 Cases

      9 citations , July 1993 in “Archives of dermatology”
      This report describes ten cases of pityriasis amiantacea to raise awareness of this uncommon scalp condition, highlighting its negative test findings and its uncertain association with other skin diseases.
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