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Suggest Treatment For Pityriasis Rosea In A Child

hello my daughter is 4 yrs old and she was just diagnosed with pityriasis rosea and she has had it for 3 weeks it seems to be getting worse, she is not getting on her face . she already has it on her neck, behind ear, stomach, chest , arms and back. how can I help her get rid of it
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
Pityriaasis rosea is a skin condition that resolves by itself within 6-8 weeks.
Antifungal agents/ antiviral drugs/ anti allergic drugs/cortisone given orally,can help / reduce the symptoms- but these are to be taken strictly with a doctor's consultation.
The home care includes- Keeping the skin cool, have cool water bath ( avoid shower bath), let the room be cool./ Application of calamine lotion / oat meal bath/cortisone containing ointments help.
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Suggest Treatment For Pityriasis Rosea In A Child

Hi, I understand your concern. Pityriaasis rosea is a skin condition that resolves by itself within 6-8 weeks. Antifungal agents/ antiviral drugs/ anti allergic drugs/cortisone given orally,can help / reduce the symptoms- but these are to be taken strictly with a doctor s consultation. The home care includes- Keeping the skin cool, have cool water bath ( avoid shower bath), let the room be cool./ Application of calamine lotion / oat meal bath/cortisone containing ointments help. Thanks.