Question 1

hi, i have the rash in the picture attached. started as small bump (which is now a dark crust) and now it had affected the red area. feels itchy and painful. is it eczema or something else? had pityriasis rosea years ago due to stress. just used hydrogen

Accepted Answer

No picture???: Appears like acne ! Avoid greasy oily foods.drink lot of water.avoid caffeine./chocolate.

Question 2

is there a way to distinguish the difference between atopic dermatitis scabies and pityriasis rosea?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Scabies is very itchy at night and affects wrists genitals nipples waist armpits. Pityriaisis rose is non contagious and involves the trunk in a christmas tree pattern and is oval with a peripheral scale.Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition that started in childhood and effects the areas in front of the elbows and behind the knees as well as the neck and face.

Question 3

can a scar from pityriasis rosea heal?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

is pityriasis rosea harmful to a person who is pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No.: There is no effect on baby but it would limit treatment.

Question 5

how long does pityriasis rosea itch for ive had it for a bit over 4 months now and doesnt seem to be going and its only just started itching mainly on my thighs ?

Accepted Answer

: It may last up to 10 weeks. If it is just itching, you are not at any risk.
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Question 6

is there a fast cure for pityriasis rosea?

Accepted Answer

No: Unfortunately not. Sometimes Acyclovir or biaxin (clarithromycin) will make it disappear in 1 week.

Question 7

is pityriasis rosea a real thing? if so, can it spread to all spots of the body?

Accepted Answer

Real: Features a characteristic rash which spares the scalp, face, forearms, hands, lower legs, and feet. Usually there is 1 large "herald spot" soon followed by numerous small ones. Sometimes it is quite itchy. After 6 to 12 weeks it is usually gone, never to appear again. It is due to one of the herpes viruses, but NOT the same as genital herpes or cold sores or chicken pox. There is no definitive tre

Question 8

can i swim in the sea (a salty water) and go to the seaside if i have pityriasis rosea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The rash will clear in time whether you enjoy your swim or not.It should not aggravate it in any way.

Question 9

how often is pityriasis rosea misdiagnosed? statistically, how often is a condition such as pityriasis rosea misdiagnosed each year?

Accepted Answer

Pityriasis Rosea: This is a very difficult question to answer as there is no reliable data on misdiagnoses.  This condition can be misdiagnosed by many doctors if they are not familiar with it.  However, a dermatologist is a skin specialist and should be able to properly diagnose it most of the time.

Question 10

any information on a skin disease called pityriasis rosea?

Accepted Answer

Temporary: Rash with oval lesions limited to trunk. Rarely involves face or extretmities. Lasts usually 8 weeks and as long as 14 weeks. Recurrences are uncommon. Will clear a few weeks faster in some with oral erythromycin. This does not leave marks.It is not contagious.

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Hi, i have the rash in the picture attached. started as small bump (which is now a dark crust) and now it had affected the red area. feels itchy and painful. is it eczema or something else? had pityriasis rosea years ago due to stress. just used hydrogen

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Is there a way to distinguish the difference between atopic dermatitis scabies and pityriasis rosea?

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Can a scar from pityriasis rosea heal?

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Is pityriasis rosea harmful to a person who is pregnant?

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How long does pityriasis rosea itch for ive had it for a bit over 4 months now and doesnt seem to be going and its only just started itching mainly on my thighs ?

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Is there a fast cure for pityriasis rosea?

A member asked:

Is pityriasis rosea a real thing? if so, can it spread to all spots of the body?

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Can i swim in the sea (a salty water) and go to the seaside if i have pityriasis rosea?

A member asked:

How often is pityriasis rosea misdiagnosed? statistically, how often is a condition such as pityriasis rosea misdiagnosed each year?

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Any information on a skin disease called pityriasis rosea?

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