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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Pityriasis Rosea?

Hi my son has finally been told he possibly has pityriusis after being wrongly diagnosed with scabies, he was given flucloxacillin as first go want sure what it was second go gave lyclear to whole family for scabies third said poss pityriusis and to finish antibiotic will this help with clearing it quicker?
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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Hi,
The good thing about pityriasis rosea is that it is quite harmless and self-limiting. It usually disappears by a month or so, though in some people it may last longer. There is no clear scientific evidence to suggest that antibiotics help clear it faster. Otherwise the only treatment really required is supportive - moisturizing creams, antihistamines (and topical steroids if the lesions are really bad).Also ask him to avoid/reduce soap for a few days. Basically nothing to worry. if the lesions are persisting or the symptoms are worsening better to check with your derm once more.
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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Pityriasis Rosea?

Hi, The good thing about pityriasis rosea is that it is quite harmless and self-limiting. It usually disappears by a month or so, though in some people it may last longer. There is no clear scientific evidence to suggest that antibiotics help clear it faster. Otherwise the only treatment really required is supportive - moisturizing creams, antihistamines (and topical steroids if the lesions are really bad).Also ask him to avoid/reduce soap for a few days. Basically nothing to worry. if the lesions are persisting or the symptoms are worsening better to check with your derm once more.