I am recovering from case myself. Though I have yet to hear of anyone whose spots were painful, this was my chief complaint. Itching absolutely took a back seat to pain in my case. I applied an over-the-counter topical analgesic cream with pretty good results.
In my own case the rash persisted for about 4 months until I saw the doctor. I was prescribed Terbinafine.
Pityriasis rosea is a skin rash. If you have this rash then you should consult a dermatologist for treatment. Pityriasis rosea is a skin rash. If you have this rash then you should consult a dermatologist for treatment.
Pityriasis Rosea is a facinating condition, but of course no picnic if you get it. Even to date of 2013, we still don't understand the causative factor very well. Many believe it's caused by a virus, but in my 24 years of medical practice, it's one of the most surprising diagnosis......NOT because it's rare....because it's not....but because if kinda looks like many other skin conditions. Pityriasis Rosea is one of perhaps 3 skin conditions, in which I've watched a good many doctors, call another peer just to confirm the diagnosis. The presentation is fascinating, for there is usually the large "Herald Spot" which is the largest big patch of the familiar skin presentation of well circumscribed red marginated edges.....
Many patients get freaked out by the rash over the skin of their body, but may have not noticed there was a previous groups of symptoms prior to the rash, and that is a lowgrade tenperature, general achy feeling, and nausea....which is very similar to a flu-like syndrome.....therefore your question will most likely be....VIRUS.
The rash can last a real long time.....like weeks and weeks.....UP TO 30 DAYS.
THE BEST THING TO DO IS REST, SLEEP, AND EAT WELL. BUT MOST OF ALL, DRINK FLUIDS....THINK OF IT LIKE TRYING TO DRINK AND PEE THE VIRUS OR CAUSE OUT OF YOU....
You can relapse back into a "Mono" type relapse, if you don't rest, and it does recur, so head the warnings, and rest. Many of these virus conditions get better by you setting your mind to rest, drink fluids, and reduce stress.
Thanks and good luck
Curtis Lieber
Although there is no blood test for pityriasis rosea itself, most primary care physicians will order a rapid plasma reagin (RPR) or Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) blood test to screen for syphilis.
Doctors do not think that pityriasis rosea is contagious, but the cause is unknown. Some experts suspect the rash, which is most common in spring and fall, may be triggered by a virus, but no infectious agent has ever been found.
Sometimes, before the symptoms appear, people experience preliminary sensations including fever, malaise, sore throat, or headache. Symptoms begin with a single, large round spot called a "herald patch" on the body
Treatment may not be required for mild symptoms. To soothe irritation you may use mild hydrocortisone creams or gentle bathing. Over the counter antihistimines may be taken to help reduce itching. Sun exposure or UV light treatment may help clear the rash up more quickly, though you must be careful to avoid sunburn.
yes
Pityriasis rosea is most common in young adults, and appears up to 50% more often in women
Pityriasis rosea
In addition to pruritus, some patients have prodromal symptoms, which are warning symptoms that occur before the herald patch appears. Prodromal symptoms of pityriasis rosea may include fever
Pityriasis rosea is a harmless, common skin problem. In most patients, the condition lasts only a matter of weeks; in some cases it can last longer (up to six months). The disease resolves completely without long-term effects.
Pityriasis rosea is the name given to a type of rash that can appear on the skin. It will usually last for 6 to 8 weeks and then disapper on its own. Anyone can get it including a 4 year old.
It says rarely, but I had several on my face and soars in my mouth as well.
Pityriasis Rosea possibly
spots, which may be itchy, last for 3-12 weeks. Symptoms rarely recur
Rosea is a very painful and embarrassing skin condition. Drinking water can help the condition, however, you will also need to listen to the advice of your doctor as well as eat healthy.
Herald patch is a larger, oval shaped patch of skin that is typically lighter in color than the surrounding skin. It is most commonly associated with pityriasis rosea, a common skin condition that appears as pink or red scaly round patches on the skin. The exact cause of pityriasis rosea is still unknown, but it is believed to be related to certain viral infections.
Mostly yes, but there are rare cases when it occurs several times. I have it right now and it's my fourth year in a row.
Most lifeguards will tell you no, because the rash could be communicable, unless you know for sure it is because of an allergy, or maybe from the chlorine in the pool itself. Do not swim if the rash is causing any blisters or open wounds.