Cause and Cure For Pityriasis Rosea

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Pityriasis Rosea Skin Rash is a common skin disease or in other words we can say it is a skin disorder. The rashes can last for several weeks to several months. All though the appearance varies from person to person, the patches are in oval shape.

Causes of Pityriasis Rosea

Sad but true ! Although this disorder is common among all ages, no one knows the definitive cause for this disease. Many dermatologist are of the opinion that PR is a kind of skin infection that could be caused by some kind of skin reaction.

Some common observations are:

• Pityriasis Rosea is seasonal.
• Many people had flue like symptoms before suffering from the disease.
• The rashes (Herald Patch) were seen on the back, chest and stomach.
• Primary patch was followed by many small patches.

Some agents suspected for the cause of Pityriasis Rosea are

1. Mycoplasma – Mycoplasma is a genus of bacteria that does not have a cell wall. Since no cell wall is present, Mycoplasma are not affected by common antibiotics like penicillin or beta-lactam antibiotics since they target cell wall synthesis.
2. Picovirus
3. Human Herpes Virus Type 7 – Human herpes virus type 7 (HHV-7) is associated with unspecific febrile syndrome, exanthem subitum (ES), viral rashes and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) like syndrome.

Cure for Pityriasis Rosea

No cause known. No cure that works perfectly. Some dermatologists believe that the sunlight – artificial or natural can help healing. Some use menthol to 0.25% in a cream (base) containing a local anesthetic (pramoxine) to reduce itching. Best thing is consult your doctor.

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