Pityriasis rosea is a condition where a skin rash appears as a large oval spot on the chest, abdomen, or back, followed by small lesions. The exact cause is unknown, but the viral infection may trigger it. This skin condition resolves on its own, and in some cases, steroid creams, antihistamines, and anti-viral drugs can help treat it.
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I got red bumps that look like chickenpox, and are painless on my skin. What is this actually?
Query: Hello doctor, I got red bumps that look like chickenpox all over my stomach and arms. They were not itchy, and I did not feel them. I just noticed them now. They started appearing out of nowhere all over the surface of my skin. They started traveling down on my body too. Also, it is not painful, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. It is difficult to be sure without physical examination. It looks like pityriasis rosea (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) to me. It is a kind of inflammatory skin condition characterized by o... Read Full »
What does it mean to have red ring-like shape on inner thigh ?
Query: Hello doctor, My 8-year-old daughter has something on her skin. It started about five weeks back with a little red spot on her inner thigh. Initially, it was a bit dry inside. Later, surrounded by a ring-like shape. Now, it has become big. She got Daktarin for ringworm treatment but it did not help,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Few rashes look like Pityriasis rosea. It is a self-limiting condition, usually seen as a reaction to viral infections, some oral medications can also precipitate Pityriasis rosea. It starts with the mo... Read Full »
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