title: A case of pityriasis amiantacea with rapid response to treatment.
abstract: Pityriasis amiantacea is a rare cutaneous reaction pattern to various underlying inflammatory diseases of the scalp. The clinical findings are very characteristic but often under-recognized. This condition can lead to scarring alopecia, and can be refractory to conservative treatment. It is therefore important to recognize the condition so that appropriate treatment can be initiated promptly.
authors.forename: Gabrielle
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mannino
authors.forename: Cort
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McCaughey
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vanness
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002506:Cephalexin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002990:Clobetasol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008899:Mineral Oil / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010915:Pityriasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D020156:Salicylic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012535:Scalp
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D008899:Mineral Oil; D002990:Clobetasol; D020156:Salicylic Acid; D002506:Cephalexin