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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Overview
Pityriasis rosea is a common rash that can affect children, teens, and adults. It tends to come on quickly, last for 1–2 months, and then fade. Pityriasis rosea is not itchy or painful, though some people are bothered by the appearance of the rash. The rash typically looks like oval-shaped, reddish or pinkish patches. It often starts as one large patch on the chest or back, and then many more oval-shaped patches appear. Some people experience the rash of pityriasis rosea in a "Christmas-tree" pattern, with the patches spanning from the center of the back that resemble the branches of a Christmas tree. There is no certain treatment for pityriasis rosea; the good news is that it is not contagious, it goes away on its own, and it rarely involves the face.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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