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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)

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