How do you manage pityriasis lichenoides chronica (PLC)?

Topics: Dermatology • General Dermatology

Do you typically order a systemic workup? And, after topical corticosteroids, what other treatment options do you prefer?

Answer from: at Academic Institution

If you are confident in the diagnosis of PLC, which isn't always easy to be, then no systemic workup is needed. The issue is the spectrum of disease and feeling confident you are truly dealing with PLC and not a related disorder with a possible risk of progression (LyP et al). Given that oftentimes ...

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at UCSD
I agree with the above treatment regimen.

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