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What Causes Patches On Face And Neck When Diagnosed With Pityriasis Rosea?

Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016

Question: Hi,

I was diagnosed with pityriasis rosea on second week of May,at that time i was affected on my abdomen area,after that on 1st XXXXXXX it started progressing to my back,then from second week of XXXXXXX i had these same patches on my face too.Though now the rashes are much better than it was previously but there are uneven patches on my face and on my back and i cannot see them receding.
The patches that were on my abdomen were totally different from those on my back and face.
The patches from my abdomen area are no more,but i still have uneven patches on my face and back, as the patches are very light,i am unable to capture it through my camera and upload it here.
I just want to know that if these patches will go away in some more time or these will stay for a longer period?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It is unusual for pityriasis roseae to remain for such long.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Hi,

I have tried uploading the pictures.
The pictures are of my face and back.
Please suggest.

Thanks and regards,
xxxxx

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
The rashes on your back are more evident when compared to face.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. Do you have itch or any other symptoms in these rashes ?
2. What treatment was given to you. If possible mention the name of creams.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 minutes later)

Hi,

yes these rashes itch sometimes but not much, and no cream was prescribed especially,but i was given 6 azithromycin tablets to be consumed once daily for 6days.

BR//
xxxxx

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use desonide.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

It's looking like pityriasis roseae in resolving stage.
I treat such cases with Desonide lotion to be applied daily in night for a week.
It is a mild steroid.

It's safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
You can try this.

It will help in faster recovery and the rashes will disappear.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Hi,

1.Can you please share how many more weeks it will take to recover fully.
For my face it has been 4 weeks and for my back it has been 6weeks.
2.Is there anything to worry about?
3.And in future will this happen again?

BR//
xxxxx

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use desonide

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It has remained so long because you were not treated with any topical medication.
Use desonide, it should disappear within a week.
Don't wory you won't get it again.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj