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Ive been diagnosed with pityriasis rosea and go acyclovir. i also heard that lysine could help stop the progression of the rash (off-brand). what other ways can i treat the rash?

Q: ive been diagnosed with pityriasis rosea and go acyclovir. i also heard that lysine could help stop the progression of the rash (off-brand). what other ways can i treat the rash?

: You can read more about this problem by this link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pityriasis-rosea/symptoms-causes/syc-20376405. I do not think if lysine lotion is helpful for this condition.

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You can read more about this problem by this link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pityriasis-rosea/symptoms-causes/syc-20376405. I do not think if lysine lotion is helpful for this condition.

Answered 4/7/2022

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A member asked:

Ive been diagnosed with pityriasis rosea and go acyclovir. i also heard that lysine could help stop the progression of the rash (off-brand). what other ways can i treat the rash?

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