Anyone know anything Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris?

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I've been diagnosed with it but can't afford the treatment. Wondering if anyone knows of any OTC or home remedies. It's bad and I'm miserable. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
If you have access to Borage (the herb) leaves, make a strong tea of it and apply the tea to the affected area as a compress, or dab it on with a bit of cotton

It slows down the skin cell multiplication - not as good as the prescription stuff, but better than nothing.  (+ info)

What cream do I use to get rid of the scars left on my skin from Pityriasis rosea.?

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What cream do I use to get rid of the scars left on my skin from Pityriasis rosea.?
whitening cream/fading cream is not working. Please someone suggest something to me. Never had good skin to begin with, but this just makes my self esteem very low. Cause now I can't even wear short sleeves, short, skirt, etc.
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Does anyone know any home remedies or any other cure for pityriasis rosea?

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Your help will be highly appreciated! Thank you!
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Can you get pityriasis rosea more than once?

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I had it around 9 years ago and now I have what looks like a herald patch. I also have had a cold about the time the patch showed up on my tummy.
speak to your doctor babe  (+ info)

How do you get rid of Pityriasis Rosea?

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I have had this for about 5 - 6 weeks and I hate it. Does anyone know how to get rid of it as I have got to go swimming next week, and it looks awful!!
And yes, I have seen a doctor about it already, and they only gave me lotion to stop the itching. I am just looking for some way to actually get rid of it completely.
Thank you!!
Unfortunately, it's really up to your body to get rid of it, as it is felt to be due to a virus infection. However, sunlight has been shown to help, as has topical cortisone lotions or creams.  (+ info)

So I have pityriasis rosea, does anyone know any treatment, besides waiting it out?

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I'm an avid runner and the doctor said I can't get overheated and run for at least 5 weeks. I am going to go crazy! Help?
One web site said it was fungal based. I've had luck on skin fungal problems with any of the athletes foot creams mixed with hydrocortisone. Available at any drugstore, OTC.  (+ info)

Are nausea, vomiting, and headaches associated with pityriasis rosea?

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I have pityriasis rosea, and for the past few days I was nauseous, throwing up, and had really bad headaches, and I as wondering if pityriasis rosea was the cause.
The symptoms you have described are the symptoms of many diseases including meningitis, middle ear infection and hangover from excessive drinking. I do not get the impression that anyone of these applies to you.

The signs and symptoms of pityriasis rosea are as follows:
1. A large single spot (herald patch) forms.
2. The herald patch is scaled and coloured red to tan.
3. A fine rash of small spots starts to appear within a week of the first patch appearing.
4. The spots become small oval patches that are coloured red to tan.
5. The patches seem crinkly and loose in the centre.
6. The rash may be itchy.
7. The upper body and upper arms are usually affected.
8. The patches may follow the ribs in lines.
9. The rash may spread to the upper thighs.
10. Occasionally, the rash may spread to include the neck and lower face.

Pityriasis rosea is a viral infection. The virus has recently been identified as one of the herpes viruses. Children and young adults are more susceptible, for reasons unknown. Recurrences are rare - a person who develops the skin rash has only a two per cent chance of experiencing it again. Pityriasis rosea doesn’t seem to be highly contagious, but other members of the household may prefer to practise more stringent personal hygiene just for peace of mind.

Diagnosis methods:
Pityriasis rosea can be mistaken for skin conditions such as tinea (a fungal skin infection also known as ringworm) or psoriasis, so careful diagnosis is needed. Other less common illnesses, such as syphilis, may also cause a similar rash. A skin biopsy of one of the patches may be taken for laboratory analysis.

Treatment options:
It is not possible to make the rash disappear any faster, so treatment aims to manage the symptoms. Options may include:
Avoid using soap as this can irritate the rash.
Bathe using plain water or some kind of moisturiser, such as bath oil.
Steroid creams can be used to help reduce itching.
Oral antihistamines may help in cases of severe itching.
Mild moisturising creams can be applied generously and often.
Some cases may respond to ultraviolet light, so mild sunshine may be beneficial. However, avoid sunburn and don’t stay in the sun too long. Early morning or late afternoon are the best times.
Phototherapy using UVB ultraviolet light may be helpful.  (+ info)

Can you get Pityriasis Rosea more than once?

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I had it once in high school-6 yrs ago, and now it appears that I am getting the "herald patch" again. Is it possible to get it twice?
Anything is possible. They say you can get chicken pox only once in your life, I had it twice (both times confirmed by a doctor). I also have had Pityriasis Rosea. Once you have had this you know what it is like. If you think that you are getting a herald patch, most likely you are. Go to a doctor, they can prescribe meds for this. I had the option of letting it run its course or take some meds. I took the meds for two weeks and my Pityriasis Rosea cleared up.  (+ info)

I am 99.9% sure I have pityriasis rosea. I really want it to go away are there any suggestions?

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I do know there is no know cure or cause but I've heard that some people have been able to use herbal remedies and such. Please help
I just had that a couple of months ago. If you have a lot of red bumps on you stomach and back and it itches like crazy you probably have it. I first noticed bumps on my stomach. I went to the doctor the next couple of days and I had it. Hydrocortisone 1% helped a little. So did Avenno Oatmeal Bath mix helped. But, then after that It still itched like crazy. I had to go back to the doctor and get 2 prescriptions that helped 1000 times more than to other stuff. It went away in a little over three weeks. It is most common in people ages 10-35. Don't worry it will go away. Also, when you take a shower use lukewarm water.( the rash itches more when it is overheated.) Hope this helps!  (+ info)

Pityriasis rosea treatments and how long it last?

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I just found out that I have Pityriasis Rosea. My symptoms are getting pretty bad. I was wondering if anyone on here had it and how long it lasted for them?/ I was also wondering what they found to help with the itching. So if anyone had it can you please tell me Thanks
I'm using cortizone and that doesn't seem to help. Well Thanks for your answers i'll try those solutions
i had it as a young person. Lasted 6 weeks. Cortisone ( ask your dr) cream helped with itch - also baking soda baths.  (+ info)

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