Question 1

can pityriasis rosea reoccur?

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Yes: It is uncommon, but not rare for pr to recur. I believe it may be a manifestation of several viral infections. There is scientific data showing a possible link to hsv6, but not everyone with pr has tested positive for it in the studies. So i think it's likely that other viruses can trigger the same response.

Question 2

how do i know if i have pityriasis rosea?

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See your doctor: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  This may include labs and other satudies.  Once all of the information is in, your doctor can let you know what's going on, and what to do to help you.

Question 3

can pityriasis rosea  spread dramatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It starts as a single large flaky red oval plaque on neck, arm or trunck(called herald patch or "mother" patch); then suddenly spreading to whole body in a few days(on back, it spreads like a christmas tree).

Question 4

what is the best way to treat pityriasis rosea?

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Difficult to treat!: Pityriasis rosea is a self- limited rash that can be quite extensive, and may last for a few weeks.  It is not contagious, and will eventually clear on it's own without any treatment.  That being said, if itching is present, an oral antihistamine in combination with a topical Hydrocortisone (1 or 2.5%) may be beneficial.  Uv light therapy has also been shown to speed clearing of the lesions.

Question 5

what happens if you keep scratching pityriasis rosea sores?

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Pityriasis: You may get a secondary fungus or bacterial infection. This disease is sometimes very itchy and the best thing to do is see a skin doctor to help this. It is not contagious.

Question 6

what are the common presenting symptoms of pityriasis rosea?

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Rash: Pityriasis rosea presents first as a single large pinkish-red patch. Generally, about 1-2 weeks later, a more diffuse rash develops in a "christmas tree" distribution along the lines of skin tension. Usually, each red patch has a round area of scaliness within the borders of redness. It can occasionally be itchy.

Question 7

my wife thinks i should see someone for my pityriasis rosea. should i?

Accepted Answer

Resolves in 8-14 wee: Pityriais rosea is a self limited rash which lasts 8 -14 weeks. This involves trunk and spares face and extretmities. How was diagnosis made? Is there any involvement of armpit palms soles? This would not be consistent with pityriasis rosea. It would require vdrl test.

Question 8

how serious is pityriasis rosea? i just heard of pityriasis rosea.  is this condition something that is considered serious?

Accepted Answer

Not Serious: Pityriasis rosea is skin condition that begins with a "herald patch" 1 larger red scaley area and then you develop multiple of them.  Some people think that it's related to a virus.  It typically lasts weeks to months and there are not a lot of great therapies- topical steroids, light therapy, etc.

Question 9

will my pityriasis rosea come back?

Accepted Answer

Since a virus, no : Pityriasis rosacea is thought to be a viral infection with skin rash.  It's self limited.  Rarely recurs.  No treatment necessary unless itch is bothersome.

Question 10

is pityriasis rosea considered yeast?

Accepted Answer

Not a yeast: Pityriasis rosea doesn't have an exact known cause at this time, though it's thought to have some association with viral infection.

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