Adherent scale mimicing overlapping tiles in pityriasis amantacea
Keywords: 12 years, Child, Female, Overlapping tile-like scales, Regional image, Scalp, Secondary to psoriasis, Silvery sheen, Thick scale
Pityriasis amiantacea is a condition in which there is excessive scaling of the scalp. Thick silvery or yellowish scales encircle the hair shafts and may bind down tufts of hair.
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