Pityriasis rosea Flashcards
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Pityriasis rosea
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- acute, self-limiting rash
- mostly affects young adults
- herpes hominis virus 7 (HHV-7)
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Features of pityriasis rosea
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- herald patch (on trunk)
- erythematous, oval, scaly patches
- ‘fire tree’ appearance
- may have recent viral infection
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Management of pityriasis rosea
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self-limiting (6-12 weeks)