Pityriasis rosea
Overview
Pityriasis rosea is a common skin rash. It's mild and usually goes away on its own without treatment.
Symptoms
The main symptom of pityriasis rosea is a rash. Some people get flu-like symptoms a few days before the rash appears, including: tirednessa sore throata high temperaturea headache The rash appears in 2 stages.
Treatment
Pityriasis rosea usually gets better on its own within a few months without any treatment. It might get worse before it goes away completely. If the rash is uncomfortable or itchy, a pharmacist might advise: using anemollient(moisturising treatment for the skin) on the rashtakingantihistaminetablets to help with the itchingavoiding using soaps and body washes A pharmacist will tell you how often to take or apply any treatments. If these treatments do not work or if you have severe pityriasis rosea, your GP may recommendsteroid creamor refer you to a skin specialist (dermatologist).