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Suggest Treatment For Pityriasis Rosea
Hi I am waiting on results back to see if I have pityriasis rosea or not. I think I may but my doctor has not ruled out parapsorisis yet. Does rosea always follow a christmas tree pattern? I have no pattern and each day for the past week it has gotten steadily worse.
Fri, 16 Aug 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to pityriasis rosacea. I suggest using:
- Over-the-counter topical medications, such as calamine lotion or zinc oxide.
- Antihistamines that in some forms also treat rashes and itching.
It usually clears up in 8 weeks.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to pityriasis rosacea. I suggest using:
- Over-the-counter topical medications, such as calamine lotion or zinc oxide.
- Antihistamines that in some forms also treat rashes and itching.
It usually clears up in 8 weeks.
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
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