Question 1

are fifth disease, cold sores/herpes, and pityriasis rosea related in any way to each other?

Accepted Answer

The first two are: Caused by viruses, parvovirus b19 and herpes simplex respectively.  The third is a skin disease that might be triggered by a virus but not clear.

Question 2

what happens if you keep scratching pityriasis rosea sores?

Accepted Answer

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 3

what can i do 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 4

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 5

anyone ever hear of pityriasis rosea?

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Yes: Pityriasis rosea is an acute, self-limited, exanthematous skin disease, most likely due to a virus. The rash commonly begins with a "herald" patch. A few days to two weeks later, oval lesions similar in appearance to the herald patch, but smaller, appear on the trunk and proximal extremities. Most patients don't require treatment. There are plenty of images of the rash on the web.

Question 6

does pityriasis rosea affect your fertility?

Accepted Answer

NO: No this is a mild skin condition and should not.

Question 7

how can i stop the itching from pityriasis rosea?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: Try:
   apap
   antihistamines
   cool compresses.

Question 8

can pityriasis rosea be passed down from generation to generation?

Accepted Answer

No.: I am not aware of any genetic tendency as in psoriasis where 70 per cent have a family member with psoriasis.

Question 9

is pityriasis rosea related to hiv?

Accepted Answer

HIV: Pityriasis rosea is not specifically related to hiv.

Question 10

can a scar from pityriasis rosea heal?

Accepted Answer

Photo Therapy: Photo therapy works best for this - check with your dermatologist.

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