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I have had pityriasis rosea two times about 1 year apart, is that normal? what is the cause?
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Unknown.: For a while a herpes-like virus was suspected, but this was not confirmed. Pit. Rosea is such a benign disease that no one is going overboard in search of a cause.
Answered 8/5/2016
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