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  • Red rash

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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 among teens and young adults. It starts as a dry, oval 'herald' patch on the back, chest, or abdomen, and later spreads out in smaller, oval patches. The exact cause is unknown, but it 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 typically improves on its own, 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.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448091/

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    https://www.bmj.com/content/351/bmj.h5233

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Yukiko Ueda, MD

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