Pityriasis Rosea

[vangx286]

I think I have pityriasis rosea. It has now spread onto my chin. what should i do? is there any treatments available?

[MoBro77]

I know this is an old thread, but maybe this will be helpful to someone out there with pityriasis rosea. I have had recurrent PR (despite what dermatologists say about it being a one time thing) for at least 10 years now. It returns frequently, especially when the seasons change.  To keep it under control, I use black seed soap (also available in an oil). (It's also called nigella sativa or fennel flower.)
When I was first diagnosed, my rash lasted a whopping 6 months and the topical steroid/ointment given to me by the dermatologist did not work at all. A few months after the PR resolved, it returned with a vengeance. I became desperate as the rash was so bad this time, it was creeping up my neck towards my face (unusual for PR). I did some research and came across black seed; and it has worked wonders. There have been times when I've run out and gone without using the soap for a few weeks and the PR always returns. Hopefully this will help someone. I've never tried the oil, but the soap is pretty cheap and it has worked for me.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Pityriasis rosea is a common human skin disease which presents as numerous patches of pink or red oval rash. The rash may be accompanied by low-grade headache, fever, nausea and fatigue and itching. Topical and oral steroids are needed. Water, sweat, and soap may cause irritation and should be avoided in the disease. Topical zinc oxide and calamine lotion are useful for pruritus.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.