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Suggest Treatment For Pityriasis Rosea Rashes With Itching

I think I may have pityriasis rosea, otherwise known as the "christmas tree" rash. I had it before, some 10 years ago. It is horribly itchy, not to mention ugly. Thought it was ringworm at first, until it spread. I am just wondering is there anything I can do to help ease the itching, speed up the process of it going away, and reduce the redness? Also, is it normal that I have it again. I read that most people don't get it more than once. I don't have insurance at the moment so any advice would be great.
posted on Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.



I have gone through your complaints and would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine twice daily and apply Cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily. It is very rare for pityriasis rosea to recur but it can happen.



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Suggest Treatment For Pityriasis Rosea Rashes With Itching

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your complaints and would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine twice daily and apply Cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily. It is very rare for pityriasis rosea to recur but it can happen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.