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Question: i have ben to the dr ans diagnosed with pityriasis rosea I have had this for 6 months now and new spots keep showing up is this normal itches like mad he gave me a cortisone shot but dont feel any differeny plus a steroid cream for itching any one know about this disease?
Answer: Pityriasis rosea is a skin disease that produces oval spots (papules) over the trunk. The rash is frequently preceded by a "herald patch" lasting 1 to 2 weeks. The rash is usually rose red to brownish red with fine scales and central clearing. Itching (pruritus) occasionally occurs. Spontaneous remission occurs in 2 to 8 weeks. It is probably caused by an infectious agent, most likely a virus. (MedlinePlus)Pityriasis rosea is an inflammatory disease characterized by diffuse, scaling papules or plaques. Treatment is usually unnecessary. (Merck)Please see the web pages for more details and images on Pityriasis rosea.
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