What is Mucha Habberman disease?

Mucha Habermann disease, also known as pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta or PLEVA, is a rare skin disorder. Symptoms usually appear suddenly and often affect children or young adults. Lesions may resolve in a couple weeks without treatment but may recur over the course of years.

How do members experience Mucha Habberman disease?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Mucha Habberman disease*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Mucha Habberman disease*

Who has Mucha Habberman disease on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 1
50s 2
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 3