You may also feel tired and achy. Corticosteroid cream or ointment. You can apply this medicine to the rash 2 to 3 times a day, for 2 to 3 weeks. This medicine can help reduce itching. You can put it on the skin as a cream or take it by mouth as a pill. Other anti-itch lotion or cream. Ask your healthcare provider about other anti-itch lotion or cream that can help relieve itching. This is a type of anti-virus medicine. It may help the rash go away sooner in some people.
Ultraviolet light treatment. Exposing the skin to ultraviolet light in the first week can help lessen symptoms. Was this helpful? Yes No Tell us more. Check all that apply.
Wrong topic—not what I was looking for. It was hard to understand. It didn't answer any of my questions. I still don't know what to do next. Light therapy may cause lasting darkening in certain spots, even after the rash clears. You're likely to start by seeing your primary care doctor. He or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in skin disorders dermatologist. In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask other questions during your appointment.
Your doctor is likely to ask you questions about your symptoms and possible causes. Questions to expect include:. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version.
Diagnosis In most cases, your doctor can identify pityriasis rosea simply by looking at the rash. More Information Skin biopsy. More Information Photodynamic therapy. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Gabica MD - Family Medicine. Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: E. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor.
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Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Updated visitor guidelines. You are here Home » Pityriasis Rosea. Top of the page. Topic Overview What is pityriasis rosea? What causes pityriasis rosea? The rash does not appear to spread from person to person. What are the symptoms?
Pityriasis rosea causes a rash. The rash often begins with a single, round or oval, pink patch that is scaly with a raised border herald patch.
The size of the patch ranges from 2 cm 0. The larger patches are more common. See a picture of a herald patch. Days to weeks later, salmon-colored, 1 cm 0. Patches sometimes spread to the neck but rarely to the face. Patches on the back are often vertical and angled to form a "Christmas tree" or "fir tree" appearance.
Mild itching is a problem for about half of the people who get the rash. The rash usually lasts 6 to 8 weeks, but it can last up to several months. How is pityriasis rosea diagnosed? How is it treated?
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