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Is This A Rash?

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Question: Is this a rash? What is?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (28 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Pityriasis Roseae

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It appears to be Pityriasis Roseae, a type of allergic reaction.
Apply desonide lotion twice daily for 5 days.
This should help you.
If there is itching you can take tablet levocetrizine 5 mg in night for 3 days.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Is This A Rash?

Brief Answer: Pityriasis Roseae Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photographs. It appears to be Pityriasis Roseae, a type of allergic reaction. Apply desonide lotion twice daily for 5 days. This should help you. If there is itching you can take tablet levocetrizine 5 mg in night for 3 days. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.