Pityriasis Rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a rash that usually begins as a large circular or oval spot on your chest, abdomen or back. This patch is called a herald patch, it can be up to four inches in diameter. The herald patch is then usually followed by smaller spots that spread out from the middle of your body in a shape the resembles a drooping pine-tree. Pityriasis rosea will usually affect women between 10 and 35 years old, but it can affect any age group.
Before the herald patch appears, you may experience a headache, fatigue, fever and a sore throat. After the herald patch, the rash can be severely itchy. Pityriasis rosea doesn’t usually cause any complications. It is thought to be triggered by a viral infection and isn’t believed to be contagious.
In many cases pityriasis rosea goes away on its own in four to 10 weeks. Your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids, antihistamines or antiviral drugs to shorten the duration of pityriasis rosea. The condition will usually clear up without scarring and usually doesn’t recur.
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