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Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis rosea is a skin rash that develops as a large oval spot on the chest, abdomen, or back followed by smaller lesions. It is caused due to viral infections. It occurs commonly between age groups of 10 to 35 years. It goes on its own within ten weeks. In severe cases, it is treated by taking antihistamines, Triamcinolone ointment, and UVB (ultraviolet B) phototherapy.

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How does pityriasis rosea affect pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a GP. I have seen my GP and he thinks I have Pityriasis rosea. I am 30 weeks pregnant and have had Pityriasis rosea as a child. My rash is currently scaly and in lines over my abdomen. My concern is about the adverse effects of this condition in pregnancy. It is hard to ascertain if ...  Read Full »

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is one of the proposed theories that Pityriasis rosea could be an exanthema secondary to HHV 6 and 7 (human herpes virus) virus infection. Most of the data available regarding PR in pregnancy is about the first trimester of pregnancy wherein HHV 6 and 7 infections ar...  Read Full »

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