Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an acute inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythematous scaling papules and macules. PR lesions are most commonly distributed over the trunk and proximal ...

Pityriasis rosea is typically a self-limited, acute exanthem that resolves within 6 to 8 weeks. Scarring is unusual but darker-skinned patients may develop prolonged, though still transient ...

A day or two before the rash appears on your skin, you may feel a burning, tingling or electrical zapping sensation in the ...

Pityriasis rosea is a benign inflammatory rash that starts with a single red rash, also known as the "herald patch," which eventually gives way to a larger, similar-looking rash on the trunk ...

It's called Pityriasis Rosea. It's a tricky virus because initial symptoms are cold-like and then morph into a single scaly reddish to pink skin rash, usually on your back, neck or stomach. Brittany ...

The rash is called Pityriasis Rosea and Pediatrician, Dr. Jill Howell-Berg is reporting seeing several cases of it right now at her Clarksville office. Dr. Howell-Berg says the rash is caused by a ...

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin condition that is manifested by a distinctive skin rash that appears red, scaly and in patches all over the body. The rashes are often itchy and may be severe in ...

What is the rationale for using a macrolide to treat pityriasis rosea (PR)? —Michelle Spencer, NP, Salt Lake City PR is a papulosquamous dermatosis. Classically, the condition presents with a ...

Pityriasis rosea usually runs its course without treatment within three to eight weeks, but some cases have been known to linger for months. No treatment is needed, but you may want to use over ...

Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition that mainly affects children and adolescents. It causes areas of pale or lighter skin, which tend to resolve without intervention, usually within a year.