Answer: Pityriasis Rosea TreatmentMild cases of pityriasis rosea may go away by itself and may not require any treatment.There is no direct treatment for this condition - however, corticosteroid creams may be prescribed to help relieve the itching. It is thought that exposure to ultraviolet light - usually done at the doctor's office - can shorten the duration of the condition and help healing. --------------------------------------...TreatmentIn most cases, pityriasis rosea goes away in four to eight weeks. Treatment usually focuses on controlling itching. The antiviral drugs acyclovir and famciclovir and the antibiotic erythromycin may reduce the duration of pityriasis rosea to one to two weeks. These medications often are not necessary, however, because itching is usually mild, and the condition clears up on its own.If itching is a problem, your doctor may recommend the following to provide relief:Steroid creams or ointments. These creams will help ease itching and decrease redness. Oral antihistamines. These medications are available by prescription as cetirizine (Zyrtec) and fexofenadine (Allegra), and over-the-counter as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), clemastine (Tavist) and loratadine (Claritin). Light therapy (phototherapy). This can be with ultraviolet B (UVB) light or sunlight. Talk to your doctor before using sunlight to treat your rash. UVB therapy is most often available at your doctor's office. --------------------------------------...Self-careThese steps may help relieve the discomfort of pityriasis rosea:Bathe and shower in lukewarm water. Take an oatmeal bath. You can find oatmeal bath products at your pharmacy. Use zinc oxide cream or calamine lotion on the rash. Avoid strenuous physical activity if sweating makes the itching worse.