Pityriasis Rosea
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Pityriasis Rosea Outlook
What to expect with pityriasis rosea:
Pityriasis usually resolves within 2 to 6 weeks without treatment.
Symptoms may recur in as many as 3% of those who are affected.
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Last Updated: Jul 7, 2009
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Pityriasis Rosea References:
Karnath B, Hussain N, Bevin M. Pityriasis rosea. Appearance and distribution of macules aid diagnosis. Postgrad Med. 2003 May;113(5):93-4, 97.
Stulberg DL, Wolfrey J. Pityriasis rosea. Am Fam Physician. 2004 Jan 1;69(1):87-91.