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Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Treatment

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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.  Rahul Kumar MD

I have a rash diagnosed as Pityriasis rosea , have had it for about 7 weeks now. I believe there is no treatment except for anti-itching cream & that the rash should disappear in time. Can you please ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Chobufo Ditah MD

My daughter, 36, possibly has something called Pityriasis rosea . This is undiagnosed by a professional. Since the cause seems to be viral, possibly, and she has not been ill, I wonder if antihistamines ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Kakkar S. MD

Pityriasis rosea . If I was the treating doctor, I would have manage it with a topical moderately potent ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Albana Sejdini MD

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM The condition you have described is called pityriasis versicolor, a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus. I would recommend you 2 single dose of oral ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Albana Sejdini ( General & Family Physician)

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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. Kruti MD

can you use Permethrin cream for treatment of pityriasis rosea ? ... View answer

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

after applying Lamisil Dermgel, selsun selenium sulfide and dezor dandruff treatment shampoo? I apply ... dandruff treatment shampoo. One more, i will apply Lamisil Dermgel on it once a day. I started using... View answer

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Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar MD

I have a bad condition of Pityriasis versicolor. Advised by Doctor to apply Nizoral gel to the affected area however after a week or so s worth of treatment, the condition hasn t improved. Is there ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr.   Rahul Kumar MD

I had pityriasis rosea approximately 4 1/2 years ago, and with treatment it went away in a couple ... know if I am yet. I have read that pityriasis rosea can be dangerous in early pregnancy. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)