Ptyriasis rosea is a common skin condition and the symptoms often progress in three distinct stages. The first and second stages may be missed or may not occur in many patients. The condition commonly ...

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin condition that causes a set of temporary red, scaly rashes. These mild rashes aren't contagious and usually clear up without medical treatment in 10 weeks or less. To ...

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin condition affecting 0.15% of the general population. This condition is more often than not diagnosed clinically by appearance and symptoms. The lesions of the ...

Yes, it’s possible to experience a Pityriasis rosea rash that doesn’t itch. Experts suggest that 1 in 4 people with Pityriasis rosea experience itching, which could range from mild to severe. That ...

No, pityriasis rosea is not contagious. You cannot get it from another person. The cause of pityriasis rosea is not fully known, but experts believe a viral infection that triggers a skin reaction ...

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Kentuckiana doctors are treating an array of typical winter-time illnesses and one confusing rash in area youngsters this week. The rash is called Pityriasis Rosea and ...

Pityriasis rosea lesions are characteristically oriented so that their long axes run parallel to the cleavage lines of the skin, forming the characteristic Christmas tree pattern that is most apparent ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Some red spots on the skin can be harmless, while others may require medical attention. Conditions like heat rash, cherry angiomas, lichen planus, ...