Pityriasis Rosea Pictures – Images Of Pityriasis Rosea

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What is Pityriasis Rosea?

PR is a skin disorder (see pictures of Pityriasis Rosea below) that invoves a big single patch also called as ‘herald patch’ . After many days , it is followed by a spreading rash. The patch generally shows up on back or stomach. Then additional smaller spots develop within one to 20 days.

Pityriasis rosea is a skin eruption with an initial lesions that is called a primary plaque. This primary plaque is followed after one or two weeks by a generalized secondary rash. This skin rash has a typical distribution and lasts for about six weeks.

Pityriasis rosea is non contagious and people at any age can suffer from this.

Pityriasis Rosea Pictures – Photos And Images Of Pityriasis Rosea

Here are some pictures of pityriasis rosea. See the large patches or rashes of red color on the skin.

Symptoms Of Pityriasis Rosea

• Large oval shaped patches or rashes of red or pink color appear on skin.
• Single large red herald patch may occur one to 20 days before smaller many patches of rash appear.
• Herald patch may be preceded by a sore throat of varying severity.
• About 25 % patients with Pityriasis Rosea suffer from mild to severe symptomatic itching, especially after the use of soap to clean affected areas.
• The skin rash may be accompanied by low grade headache fever nausea and fatigue.

In this article we have seen the nature of PR in general and some pictures of PR. In the next article we will talk about the treatment.

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