Four-year-old patient, born in Mali and adopted at six months of age, with no significant pathological history and correct immunizations.
It was characterized by the appearance of papular skin lesions and crusted plaques with a tendency to converge on the anterior aspect of the right thigh.
Initially topical fusidic acid was prescribed, without clinical improvement and with the appearance of similar lesions in the trunk, the root of the extremities and face.
There was no palmoplantar or mucosal involvement.
The lesions were not pruritic.
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Upon reinterruption and exploration of the patient again, an isolated lesion on the dorsum of the right foot, of oval morphology, hyperpigmented with desquamative collar and perimarginal plaque, which had preceded the rest.
The final diagnosis was Gibert pityriasis rosea in a black patient, symptomatic treatment was initiated with good evolution.
