Pityriasis Rosea?

[melly0684]

I have had an unknown skin rash for about a month now.  My PCP gave me claritin and sent me on my way, although she seemed surprised that the rash had lingered for this long.  The rash does not itch at all.  It is concentrated on my upper, inner thighs, chest, stomach, back, backs of legs, and upper inner arms and lower inner arms.  There is no rash on my face, hands, feet, shins, genital area or neck.  Through research, I cannot find another skin condition that does not itch but Pityriasis Rosea.  Any ideas?  Attached is a photo of my upper inner thigh.

[Tayloooor]

Hi. I know this was years ago, but I have this itchy rash pretty much all over my body. Mainly on my side and I had this red scaly bump (only raised in the middle) and after. I noticed that a couple days later I broke out in all these different size red bumps. I'm scared it could be syphilis?..

[melly0684]

Hi!  I didnt know anyone answered!  I went back to my PCP today to get a dermatology referral.  I cant get one for about a week, but as soon as I walked in today and showed her the lesions and reminded her sternly that they absolutely do not itch, I think she relented on her thoughts of contact dermatits.  I had also been on claritin for 2 weeks with no relief of the rash.  Right away, she said pityriasis rosea.  

As for remedies, I have tried several anti-itch formulas, on the off-chance they would do something, but it was to no avail.  I read the sun may help, but I am Irish and too white to be in the sun, so thats really not for me.  I did venture out in the sun for about 5 minutes, and i think it made it worse (on my arms).  It is a shame that this is happening now, as is is getting toward 80-90 F where I live and its brutal hiding this under clothes.  I will absolutely post back when I have an answer from dermatology.  Thanks for your reply.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.

This could be an allergic reaction to some unknown substance or dermatitis or pityriasis.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products and use a medicated sunscreen whenever you go out.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a
proper clinical examination.

Discuss with your doctor whether you need steroid local application creams for the lesions.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.