Is This A Rash?
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Question : Is this a rash? What is?
Brief Answer:
Pityriasis Roseae
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It appears to be Pityriasis Roseae, a type of allergic reaction.
Apply desonide lotion twice daily for 5 days.
This should help you.
If there is itching you can take tablet levocetrizine 5 mg in night for 3 days.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Pityriasis Roseae
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It appears to be Pityriasis Roseae, a type of allergic reaction.
Apply desonide lotion twice daily for 5 days.
This should help you.
If there is itching you can take tablet levocetrizine 5 mg in night for 3 days.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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