I have Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis (PLEVA) does anybody know of any links that cause this disease?

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Not much is really known about PLEVA. I have had it a number of years and it covers almost my whole body. Steroid treatment is not respondng or antibiotics. It is starting to get me a bit down so I'm trying to find some answers. Please help
Wikipedia has a simple definition
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLEVA

eMedicine has a great article, lots of background, but you have to have a background in medicine to get most of it.
http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic334.htm

Another citation with lots of clinical information
http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/pleva.htm

Have you tried UV (ultraviolet) therapy?  (+ info)

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

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whitening cream/fading cream is not working. Please someone suggest something to me. Never had good skin to beginning with, but this just makes my self esteem very low. Cause now I can't even wear short sleeves, short, skirt, etc.
Try patato. Slice a patato up in thin sliced about 3 - 4 and leave the rest of the patato in the fridge.

Rub the slices all over your face, and then allow the patato juice to soak up, you can leave it on overnight, or you could wash it off after 15 minutes. I recommend you leaving it on for about 30 mins if you dont want to leave it on for longer. Do this for about 2 - 4 weeks and your scars should have faded or maybe even gone.  (+ info)

Anyone suffer from pityriasis rubra polaris or psorioris?

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Sorry if I've spelt either term wrong! My husband has this condition and it really causing him problems - he can't stop itching. He's had it since he was 16 and at that time, he couldn't go to work for over 6 months because this scaly reddish skin was covering his whole body and itching like mad - very uncomfortable. However, it disappeared but is returning. He is now 26 and has big patches of it all over his body and it seems to be joining together. The doctor has prescribed him elecon crem but that burns his skin and he has lost faith in doctors. Does any body know what might soothe the pain and maybe stop him itching? Any sensible suggestions will be greatly appreciated - thanks
Hi, I had psoriasis for many years and tried numerous treatments to no avail until the champori cream and spray: it's natural herbal remedy and it cleared my plaque psor. in just under 3 weeks! Your husband should try it; if it doesn't work - it's free (money-back policy).
Best,
Bernadette  (+ info)

How do you catch/get Pityriasis rosea?

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Anybody out there know anything about Pityriasis Rosea?

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I've been reading up on this pain in the ass rash and was wondering about natural med's to speed up the process, I'm going on vacation and need to be bikini ready...PR is not helping!!
I've been reading up on this pain in the ass rash and was wondering about natural med's to speed up the process, I'm going on vacation and need to be bikini ready...PR is not helping!!
Pityriasis rosea is most common in the spring and fall. It usually goes away on its own within six to eight weeks. It usually begins as one large spot on your chest, abdomen or back and then spreads. The rash of pityriasis rosea often sweeps out from the middle of your body, and its shape resembles drooping pine-tree branches.

Initial phase. Pityriasis rosea typically begins with a large, slightly raised, scaly patch — called the herald patch — on your back, chest or abdomen.

Progression. Smaller fine, scaly spots usually appear across your back, chest or abdomen in a pine-tree pattern a few days to a few weeks after the herald patch. Rarely, smaller spots may also appear on your arms, legs or face. The rash may itch.

Color. The rash of pityriasis rosea often is scaly and pink, but if you have darker skin, it may be gray, dark brown or even black.

Other signs and symptoms. About half the people who develop pityriasis rosea have signs or symptoms of an upper respiratory infection — such as a stuffy nose, sore throat, cough or congestion — just before the herald patch appears.

Pityriasis rosea treatment usually focuses on controlling itching. The antiviral drugs acyclovir and famciclovir and the antibiotic erythromycin may reduce the duration of pityriasis rosea to one to two weeks. These medications often are not necessary, however, because itching is usually mild and the condition clears up on its own.

If itching is a problem, your doctor may recommend the following to provide relief:

Steroid creams or ointments. These creams will help ease itching and decrease redness.

Oral antihistamines. These medications are available by prescription as cetirizine (Zyrtec) and fexofenadine (Allegra), and over-the-counter as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), clemastine (Tavist) and loratadine (Claritin).

Light therapy (phototherapy). This can be with ultraviolet B (UVB) light or sunlight. Talk to your doctor before using sunlight to treat your rash. UVB therapy is most often available at your doctor's office.

The exact cause of pityriasis rosea is unclear, although the cause may be a viral infection, such as certain strains of the human herpes virus (HHV6 or HHV7). It's not believed to be contagious  (+ info)

what is pityriasis rubra pilaris?

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my grand daughter has been very sick. the doctors in galvenston said that she might have pityriasis rubra pilaris. i have not been able to find out very much info. on this. i have been on web md etc. can you help me?
Here's a couple dermatology websites you may not have tried:
http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/pityriasis_rubra_p.html

http://www.dermatlas.org/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=-1082072399

I checked out webmd as well and thought the webmd site said it all. There is muchos info there! Did you find this info when you visited the website? It's about 10 pages!

http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic337.htm

Good luck! Hope you find what you are looking for!  (+ info)

I've just been diagnosed with Pityriasis Rosea (Christmas Tree Rash), is it contagious?

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I went to the urgent care clinic this weekend for some pink spots that have been appearing on my torso, neck, and back. The doctor said it wasn't contagious but I'm reading up on it, and most sources (I will not look at WebMD anymore for this reason "It usually occurs in children, pregnant women, and blacks"...See my point) and some say that it is contagious and others say it is not. My question is: is it contagious and how long will this take to go away?
I had it before No it's not Contagious at all and it will fade away within 2 weeks max with or without meds don't worry hon :)  (+ info)

I ask what you would do if you had a terrible itch having pityriasis rosea.?

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I was told to use cat pee and see a doctor.
THANKS FOR NOTHIING YAHOO.
This is covering my whole body and is driving me crazy. Is there any body out there in yahoo that has a brain????????????
Or is it the same old answers I have been looking at on yahoo and google the last couple of days?>>????????????????
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Calm down. I had pityriasis rosea, and I know how terrible it is. I used to get out of the shower and use a special cream all over my body. The doctor gave it to me. It was a pretty basic anti itch lotion, and it had a cooling effect that really made it less itchy. Also wearing light, soft clothing does wonders during the day. Hope it clears up soon! I feel your pain.  (+ info)

Is there treatment for Pityriasis Rosea?

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I am a 41 year old female just diagnosed with this ailment and other than allergy meds to help with the itch doctor says it just has to run its course 8-10 weeks The itching is driving me absolutely crazy!
Pityriasis Rosea Treatment
Mild cases of pityriasis rosea may go away by itself and may not require any treatment.

There is no direct treatment for this condition - however, corticosteroid creams may be prescribed to help relieve the itching. It is thought that exposure to ultraviolet light - usually done at the doctor's office - can shorten the duration of the condition and help healing.
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Treatment
In most cases, pityriasis rosea goes away in four to eight weeks. Treatment usually focuses on controlling itching. The antiviral drugs acyclovir and famciclovir and the antibiotic erythromycin may reduce the duration of pityriasis rosea to one to two weeks. These medications often are not necessary, however, because itching is usually mild, and the condition clears up on its own.

If itching is a problem, your doctor may recommend the following to provide relief:

Steroid creams or ointments. These creams will help ease itching and decrease redness.
Oral antihistamines. These medications are available by prescription as cetirizine (Zyrtec) and fexofenadine (Allegra), and over-the-counter as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), clemastine (Tavist) and loratadine (Claritin).
Light therapy (phototherapy). This can be with ultraviolet B (UVB) light or sunlight. Talk to your doctor before using sunlight to treat your rash. UVB therapy is most often available at your doctor's office.
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Self-care
These steps may help relieve the discomfort of pityriasis rosea:

Bathe and shower in lukewarm water.
Take an oatmeal bath. You can find oatmeal bath products at your pharmacy.
Use zinc oxide cream or calamine lotion on the rash.
Avoid strenuous physical activity if sweating makes the itching worse.


check these websites too... i hope it will help you..
http://www.healthinplainenglish.com/health/skin/pityriasis_rosea/index.htm
http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/PityriasisRosea.htm
http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic335.htm  (+ info)

How to treat Pityriasis Alba?

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How do you treat Pityriasis Alba? Im 16 and need a cheap way to treat it thanks
Homeopathic remedy for Pityriasis Alba:

Arsenicum Sulphuratum Flavum 6X Tablets.

Dosage: Adults : 2 tablets four times a day. Children : 1 tablet 3 times a day.

It is the medicine of choice for leucoderma. It is highly efficacious in leucoderma and pityriasis alba where it instantly puts a check on the spread of depigmented lesion and gradually brings back the normal skin color.  (+ info)

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