Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an acute inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythematous scaling papules and macules. PR lesions are most commonly distributed over the trunk and proximal extremities ...

Cases of pityriasis rosea, a fairly common skin rash, dropped significantly during the mask wearing days of COVID-19. But now that fewer are wearing masks in public cases of the skin condition have ...

This patient had pityriasis rosea, an acute inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology. Viruses, particularly human herpesvirus 6 and 7, have been suggested as the causative pathogen, but study ...

Classically, pityriasis rosea begins as an erythematous, scaly patch on the trunk, known as a herald patch. This large lesion is commonly 2–10 cm in diameter, ovoid, erythematous and slightly raised, ...

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...