Pityriasis rosea in a patient with retrovirus infection: a reply

Pityriasis rosea in a patient with retrovirus infection: a reply

Atypical presentations of pityriasis rosea: a reply.

Pityriasis rosea (PR) may have atypical presentations as regards morphology and distribution of the lesions. Recently, several forms of PR considered atypical for the course of the disease have been described. Differently from the typical PR that resolves within 2-12 weeks, relapsing and persistent PR forms (lasting longer than 12 weeks) have been described in adults and children. Lesions of th...

Atypical Pityriasis Rosea with a Target-Shape Herald Patch

Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an acute, self-limiting papulosquamous exanthem. A number of atypical variants of PR, regarding morphology and distribution of the lesions or severity of the symptoms, may be observed. Herein, we present the first case of atypical PR with hypopigmented lesions and a target-shape herald patch.

Pityriasis Rosea (Pityriasis Rosea Gibert) in Children — Symptoms and Treatment

Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common skin eruption in children that is characterized by a single skin patch that usually evolves into a widespread exanthem after one week. The duration of PR is typically six weeks and the condition is selflimited with excellent prognosis. The diagnosis is established by proper history taking and physical examination of the skin lesions. Laboratory investigations a...

Pityriasis Rosea (Pityriasis Rosea Gibert) in Children — Symptoms and Treatment

Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common skin eruption in children that is characterized by a single skin patch that usually evolves into a widespread exanthem after one week. The duration of PR is typically six weeks and the condition is selflimited with excellent prognosis. The diagnosis is established by proper history taking and physical examination of the skin lesions. Laboratory investigations a...