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Suggest Treatment For Pityriasis Rosea
Posted on
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Question : My daughter, 36, possibly has something called Pityriasis rosea. This is undiagnosed by a professional. Since the cause seems to be viral, possibly, and she has not been ill, I wonder if antihistamines or possibly Prednisone might help??
Brief Answer:
They are of no added value in treatment!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
Anti histamines or steroids have no effects on pityriasis rosea. Healing is spontaneous and may take as long as 6-8weeks. some do last longer before disappearing. I will suggest that you stay cal and follow through with the expectant approach rather than trying products that have not been shown to offer any additional benefits.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish your daughter well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information or clarifications if need be.
They are of no added value in treatment!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
Anti histamines or steroids have no effects on pityriasis rosea. Healing is spontaneous and may take as long as 6-8weeks. some do last longer before disappearing. I will suggest that you stay cal and follow through with the expectant approach rather than trying products that have not been shown to offer any additional benefits.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish your daughter well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information or clarifications if need be.
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