Have any of you ever had pityriasis rosea?

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I was just diagnosed with this and I wanted to know how long it took for ya'll to get over it if you have had it. For ya'll who havent had this and all you're going to say is "what is that?" save it. I'm really not in the mood right now. Please answer as soon as you can seriously.
Ciao for now,
Tara
If symptoms are mild, no treatment may be needed.

Gentle bathing, mild lubricants or creams, or mild hydrocortisone creams may be used to soothe inflammation. Antihistamines, taken by mouth, may be used to reduce itching.

Moderate sun exposure or ultraviolet light treatment may help make the lesions go away more quickly. However, care must be taken to avoid sunburn.

Expectations (prognosis) Return to top

Pityriasis rosea usually goes away within 6 - 12 weeks. Recurrences are unusual.  (+ info)

Anybody know of any natural or herbal treatments that help the rash called Pityriasis Rosea?

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everything I know about it suggests it will clear up on its own. There is no 'cure' for it, but try to avoid soap, and too much physical activity as it seems to be much worse when we get too hot.
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/150/medicines-and-remedies/home-remedies-for-pityriasis-rosea.html  (+ info)

Any recommendations on removing pityriasis rosea and fungi?

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I've had pityriasis for at least 5 months now and no sign of improvement and I get hyper-pigmentation on the fungi which makes it stand out more which really irritates me. So what should I do to relieve the itching (it gets extremly irritated by water and soap)(water makes it itch soap makes it itch worse) so any suggestions on curing this?
I live in Florida that will be kinda of hard...
Unfortunately, this condition can last for several months and will go away on its own. However, since it's been 5 months, I think that you may want to give a call to your doctor to inform him of this, just for a peace of mind and to keep him updated on its progress.

As far as the itching, you can use lukewarm water with a non-perfumed soap (Dial or Ivory soap); oatmeal baths may be of use as well. Also take things such as Benadryl or topical anti-itch cream such as calamine lotion.. Also, keep the area where you are cool as heat tends to exacerbate the itching. If this doesn't help, then steroid creams may be prescribed.  (+ info)

What exactly is pityriasis rosea and is there a cure?

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Pityriasis rosea is a skin disorder with a characteristic rash.

This disorder is a common skin rash of young people, especially young adults. It occurs most commonly in the fall and spring, and a virus is suspected as the cause. Although pityriasis rosea may occur in more than one person in a household at a time, it is not thought to be highly contagious.

Attacks generally last 4 - 8 weeks. Symptoms may disappear by 3 weeks or last as long as 12 weeks. There is generally a single larger patch called a herald patch followed several days later by more a rash. Although the disorder usually resolves in time, a health care provider should be consulted to rule out other disorders including syphilis.  (+ info)

What is pityriasis rosea? How do you get ?How do you get rid of it? Is it contagious?

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Pityriasis rosea ia an acute inflammatory skin disease of unknown origin, marked by a macular eruption on the trunk, obliquely to the ribs, and on the upper extremities. The initial patch appears in nore than half the cases. In a few days it enlarges to several centimeters. Then, within 2 to 2 days secondary eruptions occur. They are rose-red and somewhat scaly with a clearing in the center, or reddish ring-shaped patches symetrically distributed over the limbs. The symptoms disappear spontaneously within 2 to 10 weeks. Treatment consists of the local application of antipuritics.  (+ info)

what does pityriasis rosea look like when its going away?

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I have had pityriasis rosea for a little over 2 weeks and the bumps are starting to flatten out, the ones on my chest are almost gone but still red. My skin is very dry! and I just want to know if that means its starting to go away.
and when it gets all dried out, do I know to be putting lotion on it? I
It could mean that it is starting to go away but I don't think so, It normally takes about six weeks for the rash to completely clear up.So just because its clearing up at the moment,you could still have another outbreak. For the dryness just use the aveeno lotion and the aveeno oatmeal bath(very good for dry skin) and try to avoid hot showers/baths and stenous activities that cause you to sweat because this can make the rash worser.  (+ info)

has anyone suffered from pityriasis rosea? how long did it take to clear - any remedies?

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child of 12 has contracted pityriasis rosea. Can anyone give advice on how to eradicate the spots.
This is a pretty common rash in young people. It is itchy and scaly but is not contagious and generally goes away in 4 - 6 weeks. The very best thing you can do is expose the skin to sunlight. That will help speed the healing process. No cream helps more than the sun and it's natural! Hope that helps!  (+ info)

How do you treat 'Pityriasis alba'?

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I'm 20 but I think I have PA. I have oval white spots of hypopigmented skin around my neck. I don't think it's vitiligo.
It should be diagnose and treated by a doctor.  (+ info)

Information about pityriasis rosea? Actually, how many times can it appear on a single person?

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please?
Hi,
I was just researching the same question; i had pityriasis about 4 years ago, and now i have it again. As in your case mine is not as severe as last time. I don't really feel like going to the doctor again, because it appears to be the same thing and there isnt a cure...sigh i hope it goes away faster this time, mine lastest about 6 months before.  (+ info)

how do you get pityriasis alba or ezcama away?

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my dauter who is 11 had this for 1 year by now and still has it there white spots on her face and some on her arms. after she gets out of the pool they get a pinkish color.if u can help me out with any answers please she doesent want it before school starts.
my mom did this one guys -.-
im also tan :]
It sounds like pityraisis alba and you'll likely have it for a long while. Heat, sun and pool chemicals may irritate it and make it worse. Here's some info for you to read: http://www.visualdxhealth.com/child/pityriasisAlba.htm  (+ info)

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