Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
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Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Pityriasis Rosea
Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
2 min read
Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Pityriasis Rosea
Pityriasis Rosea is a common, self-limiting skin condition characterised by a distinctive rash. It often begins with a "herald patch" followed by smaller lesions. The exact cause remains unknown, but it is believed to be viral. Pityriasis Rosea typically resolves without treatment within 6-8 weeks.
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