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  • My fingers and toes have turned red

  • 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

What is pityriasis rosea?

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.

Symptoms of pityriasis rosea

  • Skin redness or red bumpy rashes

Questions your doctor may ask to check for pityriasis rosea

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pityriasis rosea

  • Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?

Treatment for pityriasis rosea

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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  • Red skin

References

  • Villalon-Gomez JM. Pityriasis Rosea: Diagnosis and Treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2018 Jan 1;97(1):38-44. PMID: 29365241.

    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.

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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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