Question 1

can pityriasis rosea only have herald patch with 2 small dots on other parts of body?all non itchy.how to tell difference of psoriasis n pityriasis r?

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Typically PR has: more spots and more diffuse presentation over torso and upper arms and legs. But anything is possible. It is very different than psoriasis vulgaris which has large plaques with silvery scales on top, PR has small macules (flat) that have oval shape with minimal scale. Guttate psoriasis can more mimic PR however distribution is different and lesions round not oval. A dermatologist will know the dif

Question 2

how bad is pityriasis rosea?

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Pityriasis Rosea: This is not a dangerous skin condition and a lot of times, it is asymptomatic.  However, it can be itchy and you can treat it with steroid creams.  It will usually clear on its own in 4-6 weeks.

Question 3

how to cure pityriasis rosea?

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Goes away by itself: Light therapy through a dermatologist or natural sunlight can reduce the itching and speed the fading of lesions.With no treatment the lesions fade in 4-12 weeks.

Question 4

what is pityriasis rosea in children?

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Pityriasis rosea: Pityriasis rosea (pr) is an acute, self-limited, exanthematous skin disease characterized by the appearance of slightly inflammatory, oval, papulosquamous lesions on the trunk and proximal areas of the extremities. The possibilities for having a viral etiology has been discussed.

Question 5

what is the easiest way to treat pityriasis rosea?

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Pityriasis rosea: It will get better without treatment. However, ultraviolet light often speeds up clearing.

Question 6

should i still exersise while having pityriasis rosea?

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Yes: Exercise is good for you and will not alter the progression and resolution of pr.

Question 7

will my pityriasis rosea come back?

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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 8

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.

Question 9

anyone ever hear of pityriasis rosea?

Accepted Answer

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 10

is it ok to swim with pityriasis rosea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chlorine in a pool may be slightly irritating in sensitive individuals.

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