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I have a rash and i don't know what it is my dr. says it is something rosea and i think it's something else cause it's getting worse?

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Hard to comment: Pitiriasis rosea is an interesting and variable rash that has been associated with several infectious triggers. It is thought to represent an immune response that manifests as rosey skin patches. It may have an initial or larger patch followed by many smaller ones over the trunk. spares the face. It comes out, stays for up to several weeks and usually disappears on its own time schedule.

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Rash : hi Bridget S- pityriasis rosea is a generalized rash although it tends to be on the extremities. It's flat and red and irregular in distribution. It's looks like a mild fungal rash because it has spotty depigmentation. It is preceded by a single patch of red called a herald patch then the rash becomes generalized. Benign and goes in 6 weeks. No known cause. If that's not it go see your doc thx

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Acne Rosacea: is a chronic skin disease with a specific (diagnostic) rash (WC Fields had this disease!) The facial rash is DIAGNOSTIC but biopsy is the only way to be absolutely sure! There are TREATMENTS for this disorder. SEE A BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST and Hope this helps. Dr Z

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pityriasis Rosea: It is probably pityriasis rosea which can get worse and keep coming out for up to 6 months. It starts as one spot (herald spot) and gradually spreads out mostly around the torso. It is only minimally itchy and the treatment is for the minimal itching. It needs to burn itself out over time.

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