When it comes to treating the skin, plenty of people say they have expertise. Only a board-certified dermatologist has these credentials. A dermatologist will look at your rash and ask questions about your health. If you have a typical pityriasis rosea rash, a dermatologist can often diagnose you right away.
To the trained eye, this rash is obvious. Sometimes, testing is necessary to rule out another condition, such as an infection. When testing is necessary, your dermatologist may remove a bit of skin or order a blood test.
If you have pityriasis rosea, the rash with go away without treatment. Some people see the rash disappear within 6 to 8 weeks, but it can take 5 months or longer for the skin to clear. Dark spots : Once the rash clears, some people see dark spots on their skin where the rash once was. This is more common in people who have a darkly pigmented skin. Like the rash, these dark spots will go away on their own.
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Get Permissions. Read the Issue. Sign Up Now. Previous: Hepatitis B Infection. Next: Tinnitus. Jan 1, Issue. What is pityriasis rosea? Smaller scaly patches then show up in 1 to 2 weeks on the chest, back, belly, arms, and legs. It can also show up on the neck and face. The rash can form the shape of a Christmas tree on your back. The patches may itch, especially if your skin gets warmer during exercise or a hot shower.
You may also feel tired and achy. Corticosteroid cream or ointment. You can apply this medicine to the rash 2 to 3 times a day, for 2 to 3 weeks. This medicine can help reduce itching. You can put it on the skin as a cream or take it by mouth as a pill. Other anti-itch lotion or cream.
Ask your healthcare provider about other anti-itch lotion or cream that can help relieve itching. This is a type of anti-virus medicine. It may help the rash go away sooner in some people. Ultraviolet light treatment. Exposing the skin to ultraviolet light in the first week can help lessen symptoms. Was this helpful? Yes No Tell us more. Check all that apply.
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