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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Granuloma Anulare, Hives, Pityriasis Rosea
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Granuloma Anulare, Hives, Pityriasis Rosea
by april, Aug 23, 2000 12:00AM
3 years ago I was diagnosed and treated (creme) for Granuloma Anulare. After that went away, a year later, I was diagnosed and treated for hives (pills). After that went away, a year later, I was diagnosed and treated (uv rays)for Pityriasis Rosea. Today, 7 months later, I have little bumps starting out pink and darkening. The biggest one on my shoulder itches. I think it's the Pityriasis but I'm not sure. I'm in Paris and I guess I'll have to find a tanning salon because at this point I've seen enough doctors to know that whatever I have now has no known cause or cure, so they would be of no use. My question is this: what is the connection? Prior to 3 years ago I have never in my life had any skin condition of any kind. I have no known allergies. Are there any other skin conditions of unknown origin and unknown cure that are related to the 3 aforementioned?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 23, 2000 12:00AM
, Aug 23, 2000 12:00AM
April:
In fact, all three conditions you have are common, of unknown cause, and completely unrelated either to systemic disease or to each other. I would not be much concerned about any of them. Urticaria (hives) recur, but pityriasis comes but once. As to doctors not being of much use, I certainly take your point.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
In fact, all three conditions you have are common, of unknown cause, and completely unrelated either to systemic disease or to each other. I would not be much concerned about any of them. Urticaria (hives) recur, but pityriasis comes but once. As to doctors not being of much use, I certainly take your point.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
