In pityriasis rosea there are slightly raised pink, scaly lesions. This image displays a rash with slight scaling that is typical of pityriasis rosea. This image displays a rash with slight scaling that is typical of pityriasis rosea. This image displays very fine, scaly, oval, slightly elevated lesions typical of pityriasis rosea. In people with darker skin, the rash of pityriasis rosea can appear as very dark, scaly, slightly elevated lesions. In severe pityriasis rosea, numerous small bumps may run together. This image displays a rash on the patient's trunk typical of pityriasis rosea. In the displayed image, the large red circle on the upper chest is the "herald patch" of pityriasis rosea. The patches of pityriasis rosea are typically oval, often parallel to each other, and may have an edge of scaling at the outside border.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.158-160. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.445-449. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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