Pityriasis Rosea Treatment

Cure Pityriasis rosea

        There is no cure, strictly speaking, for pityriasis rosea. It is first necessary to reassure the patient that the disease heals spontaneously. Most important, perhaps, is not to mislead the diagnosis. The antifungal (against fungi, as in Pityriasis Versicolor) are not useful. Use a mild soap plant (soap oat milk). Emulsion of water after the spa treatments works. In case of itching, take antihistamines, corticosteroids of low to moderate power (cortisone). There is controversy with regard to sun exposure. Indeed, some specialists in dermatology say that sunlight artificial or natural can help healing. It is possible to administer menthol to 0.25% in a cream (base) containing a local anesthetic (pramoxine). This topical (cream) is likely to decrease itching (pruritus).

        Treatment is rendered unnecessary by the spontaneous recovery. We must especially avoid unintended medications.

Pityriasis rosea usual forms

        In the common forms, asymptomatic and limited pityrisasis rosea, no treatment is necessary; abstention is desirable. Pityriasis rosea, in usual form is mild, contagious and exceptionally regressive spontaneously in a few weeks. Irritation might aggravate or extend an evolution benign and spontaneously regressive, or the generation of pruritus. Avoid possible irritants antiseptic baths, foaming or non-acid soaps, creams or greasy wool clothing and sweating. Knowing the positive effect of UV rays (see below), the sun exposure may be recommended during the extension period of the eruption. Pruritus is actually quite common and its intensity is highly variable. Pruritus is an authentic expression of functional skin. The itching may be mild, intermittent, with no impact on daily activities or sleep elsewhere, its biggest impact will be described as a moderate, medium or intense. In case of mild pruritus, is limited to applications of talc, emollients, non-greasy topical of such a paste with water, a calamine lotion.

Pityriasis rosea intense eruptions

        The effectiveness of UVB has long been known and confirmed by various publications, including controlled studies of hemi-body irradiation, the patient being his own witness. The irradiation must be sufficient to cause erythema and desquamation. UVB is administered 5 days per week for 1 to 2 weeks. The results are good if treatment is started the first week of the eruption, whose total length will be shorter then. Pruritus may disappear quickly at the start of treatment. UVB broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum UVB were equally effective. A significant risk of that phototherapy should be recalled and reported to the patient: the possibility of residual pigmentation post-inflammatory, especially as the skin is more pigmented. In severe forms, the General corticotherapy is proposed: 15 mg / d of oral prednisone, or a single intramuscular injection of 40 mg triamcinolone. Despite some favorable results, this treatment is rather inappropriate. Because of the risk of exacerbation or rebound upon discontinuation of treatment.

Pityriasis rosea conclusion

        Usually no treatment is necessary because the disease itself can dissapear. An unnecessary irritation of the skin, such as by hot baths or sauna should be avoided. If itching persists, appropriate low-dose glucocorticoid creams or antihistamines are prescribed. Controlled administered ultraviolet light, erythromycin and Famciclovir should accelerate the healing process.