Pityriasis Rosea Disease

What is Pityriasis rosea disease ?

        Pityriasis rosea is common in the chest and abdomen or back. Clinically, it has a special name, it is also called plaque (herald patch) or mother spot. After one or two weeks, on the body and limbs starts appearing more and more spots or patches. May spread to the neck, but very few spots appear on the face. About half of the patients have mild itching, in the hot environment, and large perspiration, itching will become more serious. A small number of patients will be tired before the rash,will feel pain, and flu-like symptoms. Pityriasis rosea rash generally attacks in two weeks. Takes about 6-8 weeks to completely disappear. Some rash may last longer, a small number of patients suffer up to a few months. Strenuous exercise or hot baths will lead to temporary deterioration or recurrence of skin rash.Should be avoided.

        Pityriasis rosea is, by definition, a disease such as pink roses trillion-like, the surface would be like a desquamative rash. The pityriasis rosea is very common throughout the world. It affects roughly equally both sexes. The contamination may appear at any age, but especially in children and young adults. Our temperate countries observed a resurgence in the fall or spring, sometimes winter and a scarcity in the summer. There is no incentive outside, perhaps, atopy or recent infection. Do not confuse this dermatosis with secondary syphilis, it is necessary to perform a serological test (blood tests) for syphilis, especially when the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet are involved or when one is not diagnosed by specialists.