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Suffering From Raised Red Rashes All Over Body, Diagnosed As Pityriasis Rosea. Causes And Treatment?
I have a raised, very red rash all over my body. It started on my chest , and on the area here, you can no longer see the individual spots. My GP initially thought it might be pityriasis rosea , but changed her mind when I went back; she seems baffled as to what it could be. I therefore went to a walk in clinic which prescribed antibiotics , but I have seen no results. What do you think this could be and how long do antibiotics take to work?
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Hello dear.
Thanks for the query.
pityriasis rosea is thought to ba a viral infection.
it usually follows a viral sore throat or viral fever.
It heals on its own ,
For faster relief topical mild steroids like desonude can be used.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
pityriasis rosea is thought to ba a viral infection.
it usually follows a viral sore throat or viral fever.
It heals on its own ,
For faster relief topical mild steroids like desonude can be used.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you
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