Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Case Reports
. 1984 May;29(5):193-6.

Pityriasis rosea

A P Truhan
  • PMID: 6731238
Case Reports

Pityriasis rosea

A P Truhan. Am Fam Physician. 1984 May.

Abstract

Pityriasis rosea is a common, self-limited, scaling disorder of unknown etiology, seen predominantly in young adults. The lesions, typically found on the trunk and proximal extremities, are ovoid, salmon-colored and symmetric. A "herald patch" appears in 70 percent of cases. Variants appear frequently. Papular, urticarial, vesicular or hemorrhagic lesions may be seen. Management with antipruritic lotions, emollients or antihistamines may be necessary to relieve itching.

PubMed Disclaimer

Publication types