Skin rashes are no fun. They're itchy, irritating, and can be embarrassing. They can appear out of the blue, and you haven't the slightest clue what caused it. One such rash is known as pityriasis rosea. It occurs mostly in the Spring and Fall, so many people may be noticing it on their bodies now. This rash usually lasts for only couple of weeks, but for the unlucky few, it can last as long as three months. You'll usually see one large patch known as the herald or mother patch on the chest or back. Then within a week, smaller pink patches begin to appear on the arms, belly, legs, and neck. The patches are oval shaped, and have a distinct border.
This rash is believed to be caused by some kind of virus, but isn't contagious (phew). If you go to the doctor or dermatologist, she can diagnosis pityriasis rosea just by looking at your rash, but she may take a skin biopsy just to be sure.
An unorthodox remedy can help clear up this skin rash. To find out what it is read more.
Gentle bathing, taking antihistamines, and applying a topical hydrocortisone cream can help deal with the itchiness, but they won't make the rash go away. I would never support UV sun exposure, but apparently moderate time in the sun or indoor tanning can make the lesions disappear more quickly. Though DrSugar warns that while sun exposure can be helpful, watch out for sunburns: they can make the situation worse and most cases will resolve spontaneously without treatment.
The good news is that once you get pityriasis rosea, recurrence is unusual.
Have any of you ever had this rash before?
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I had this my last year of college...i seriously thought i had shingles.
1i had it when i was 14.
2I had this while I was still in college. It was definitely not any fun at all!
3I had this before, I hated it!
4I had it when I was fifteen. My mom suggested I see the school nurse before I go to the doctor's, which was silly, because this school nurse diagnosed everything as possible pregnancy. She said I had ringworm and couldn't come back to school without a doctor's note. My doctor said it was the most ridiculous thing ever and to tell her that she shouldn't be using her authority to be doing such stupid things.
5I have had something off and on that looks similar to that, but the one I have is fungal and my dr told me to put athlete's foot cream on it. That clears it up.
I also have this really annoying rash that is like very tiny pimples all over my upper arms
not attractive. I have prescribed lotion for it but it doesn't seem to go away.
Ek mentioning all this makes me sound like an unclean person ... I promise I'm not! lol
6I've had it several times. The second time I was in college and the doctor at the school clinic insisted I had RINGWORM and asked if I was dating a wrestler. I had to argue with him, it was so embarrassing and I ended up going to see an actual dermatologist. I was told it was uncommon and that most people only get it once, so I was surprised to see this entry!
7I had this over Christmas break one year in college. I was an RA and I wasn't allowed back until it cleared up. It just looked so gross.
8i have this right now!!!! it doesn''t look that bad, but i've already had it for about 2 months...
9wow - i didn't realize how common this is. i have never had it (knock on wood) and i don't think that i've known anyone who had it - but i think that it's really helpful to know these tips and what to look out for.
10I had this happen about 2 months ago. It was all over my stomach and chest. I couldn't wear low cut shirts for a couple weeks.
11i have this right now!!!its crazy! first i didnt want to tell anyone i was freaking out! i thought that it was some disease that would end up taking over my whole body! lol then i decided to tell my mom she was shocked and told me to go to the right away, so i did..he told me the name of this skin problem Pytiriasis Rosea and said there was nothing he could give me to cure it he only said it would go away by it self SO .. im still waiting... not cool hope it doesnt take long
12I have had this for nearly 3 weeks and I'm waiting for it to subside. It's mostly on my arms, shoulders, upper back, and neck. Not a great sight. It's embarrassing. I have darker skin, so the rash raises into bumps--whenever it feels like it! It looks like it's itchy or that it hurts, but often it's neither. It's just there, and I think that's what bugs me most.
It flares up at night (from the warmth of my sheets, I think). Oddly, feeling the sun on my skin does make it feel better. I just don't stay out for too long. I was prescribed 4 Fluconazole tablets from a doctor at the student health clinic, which I had to take only once. No results as of yet. I apply anti-itch cream to soothe, and Eucerin to keep my skin soft. The bumps remain, though. I see a dermatologist for further examination this week and hope to share better remedies to make it go away! I'm tired of looking like a creepy creature.
13I have just got rid of Pityriasis Rosea! Thank God. It started with Herold's patch on my back then spread all over my torso after around two weeks. the itch was unbearable. I went to my GP who confirmed it was PR & said there was no treatment, told me it'd last 6 weeks & sent me away. The itching was so bad I went to the chemist & was given anti-histamine. This took the edge off the itch but the rash was spreading. It got to my arms & legs but it was nothing like on my body much smaller & less notice able. After my visit to my Gp I was totally devastated as I had lots of events coming up & this horrid rash was going to ruin everything! I went & bought some Udo's Choice oil blend form the herbalist I have taken it before & it helped me with spots etc. I also recommend it to a colleague who has cirrhosis. It cleared his cirrhosis up a treat, so I thought it may help with my rash. 10-12 days on the rash is almost totally gone. I'm sure the Oil helped. It's totally natural. It's just essential fatty acids & will do you no harm what so ever.
14I had PR and spent over $150 on crap that did not work. I am highly against tanning (it is horrible for your skin) BUT read somewhere that this helped another get rid of this awful rash. Finally I went tanning for only five minutes and by two days later the PR was fading quickly. I probably only went like 3-5 times total and it was gone! If you get PR I would highly recommend trying it at least once to see how your body responds to the treatment. Best of luck!
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