Pityriasis Rosea Flashcards
1
Q
Pityriasis rosea
A
Erythematosquamous exanthum
By Virus
2
Q
Clinical feature of pityriasis rosea is
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Annular patch
Herald patch (collarete scale)
Usually on trunk
Christmas tree pattern
Usually not found on face or distal extremities
3
Q
Collarette sclae (Herald patch)
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Peripherally attached with central detached
Raised border with central depression
4
Q
Is pityriasis rosea pruritic
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No
5
Q
Involvement of face and Acral is called
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Inverse pityriasis rosea
6
Q
Is inverse pityriasis rosea pruritic
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Yes
7
Q
Differential diagnosis of pytiriasis rosea
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Tinea corporis
Secondary syphilis
Guttate psoriasis
8
Q
Therapy
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Lubricate skin
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines for pruritis