Pityriasis Rosea Quiz
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Skin problem in an area that was exposed to a heater or warming device for a long time
Bumpy rash that started on the neck, then spread to the rest of the body
Firm flesh-colored papules with visible capillaries on bilateral cheeks
A rash that appeared after a few days of feeling unwell / having fever
Bumpy rash that appeared, then rapidly spread to the rest of the body
Pain in the region, followed by red spots and blisters 2-3 days later
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
Pityriasis rosea is a non-contagious, potentially itchy rash that is most common amongst teens and young adults. It starts as a dry, oval 'herald' patch on the back, chest or abdomen, and later sweeps out in smaller, oval patches. The exact cause is unknown, but could be viral.
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pityriasis rosea
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Pityriasis rosea generally improves by itself, although if the rash does not go away or is uncomfortably itchy, a doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory or antiviral medication.
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References
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https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/0101/p38.html
Leung AKC, Lam JM, Leong KF, Hon KL. Pityriasis Rosea: An Updated Review. Curr Pediatr Rev. 2021;17(3):201-211. doi: 10.2174/1573396316666200923161330. PMID: 32964824.
https://www.eurekaselect.com/article/110184
Litchman G, Nair PA, Le JK. Pityriasis Rosea. 2022 Jul 18. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 28846360.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448091/
Eisman S, Sinclair R. Pityriasis rosea. BMJ. 2015 Oct 29;351:h5233. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h5233. PMID: 26514823.
https://www.bmj.com/content/351/bmj.h5233
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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