Pityriasis lichenoides acuta after COVID-19 vaccination

Abstract

This case is notable due to the possible association between pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) and the COVID-19 vaccination. In this case report we discuss a case of a 32 year-old male who developed erythematous, oval-shaped papules on his trunk, upper and lower extremities 2 weeks after his Covid 19 vaccination. We also discussing the the diagnostic and therapeutic challenge of this disease and how a misdiagnosis of this disease can lead to great amount of emotional and psychological stress for the patient and his family members. For this reason it is important to have this on the list of possible diagnosises.