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Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Emedicine

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Dr.  Rahul Kumar MD

[my son aged 10 years has been diagnosed as juvenile prp patient. He is getting red patches underams, on his back, hip. there are 5 patches now. Doctor has given sorifix ointment, neolordine repitab, rave 3 multivitamin... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr.  ANANTHaramakrishnan MD

Hi, will swimming in a chlorine swimming pool aggravate the (symptoms of) pityriasis rosea for my 4-year old child? Thanks, YYYY@YYYY ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ANANTHaramakrishnan ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Nirja Chawla MD

Dermatologist she told that i have developed " pityriasis rosea"..she gave me one lotion but no help i'm getting and it's spreading everyday. I just want to know that is there any risk for this pityriasis... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nirja Chawla ( OBGYN)
Dr. Sudarshan MD

Dermatologist she told that i have developed " pityriasis rosea"..she gave me one lotion but no help i'm getting and it's spreading everyday. I just want to know that is there any risk for this pityriasis... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sudarshan ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Rakhi Tayal MD

My husband just got diagnosed with Pityriasis Rosea , I looked it up because I am not familiar with it. I read that there were harmful effects for pregnant women and the fetus, some resulting in ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakhi Tayal ( OBGYN)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Zotaj Antoneta MD

yes, thank you-- husband diagnosed with pityriasis rubra pilaris -- taking acitretin once a day. He developed open sores or rashes all over his chest /back. Huge swelling in feet and legs. I am... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Zotaj Antoneta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD

I have had pityriasis rosea in the past and recently I have been getting itchy red spots on my arms only that remind me of the pityriasis. However, I was told that pityriasis doesnt reoccur. Could it... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia ( Dermatologist)
Dr.  Raghuveer Murki MD

I have what appears to be Pityriasis rosea , I have had this rash for 7 weeks and it appears to be ... with pityriasis rosea? Is there any link between pityriasis rosea and shingles? Since it is... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Raghuveer Murki ( Dermatologist)
Dr. G.l.sharma MD

Hi I just want to ask about pityriasis rosea and Hiv,Is Pityriasis Rosea rash and HIV do they have a same cause please reply,Cause I have pityriasis right now or a Herald patch and I really don t ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. G.l.sharma ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Suryakanta Baraha MD

I am a 28 year old male. I was diagnosed with pityriasis rosea last year. I ve had the rash for .... Does this sound like pityriasis rosea? Maybe chronic pityriasis lichenoides? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suryakanta Baraha ( General & Family Physician)