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pityriasis
I have some skin problem, it lasts from early fall and I have been today at my physician. she said it is probably pityriasis, but dermatologist is not available until August. please can someone tell me if I can do something to make it disappear? or should I wait till August? thank you
thank you, I have read that before:) I just thought if anyone doesnt know something more specific to "cure" it.
Hi,
Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common, harmless human skin disease which presents as numerous patches of pink or red oval rash, mainly on the torso.
Large patches of pink or red, flaky, oval-shaped rash on the torso. Due to similarities early in the disease course, the primary differential diagnoses are ringworm, psoriasis and discoid eczema.
No treatment is usually required. In most patients, the condition lasts only a matter of weeks; in some cases it can last longer (up to six months).
Irritants such as soap should be avoided, too; a soap containing moisturizers (such as goat's milk) may be used, however, any generic moisturizer can help to manage over-dryness.
In cases of severe symptomatic itching, topical or oral steroids may be prescribed.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pityriasis_rosea
Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common, harmless human skin disease which presents as numerous patches of pink or red oval rash, mainly on the torso.
Large patches of pink or red, flaky, oval-shaped rash on the torso. Due to similarities early in the disease course, the primary differential diagnoses are ringworm, psoriasis and discoid eczema.
No treatment is usually required. In most patients, the condition lasts only a matter of weeks; in some cases it can last longer (up to six months).
Irritants such as soap should be avoided, too; a soap containing moisturizers (such as goat's milk) may be used, however, any generic moisturizer can help to manage over-dryness.
In cases of severe symptomatic itching, topical or oral steroids may be prescribed.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pityriasis_rosea
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