Pityriasis rosea is a self-limiting rash, which resolves in about 6–10 weeks. It is characterised by an initial large "herald patch" followed by smaller patches resembling a christmas tree.

Find out about pityriasis rosea, including what the symptoms are and what to do if it's uncomfortable or itchy.

View pictures of pityriasis rosea in the gallery below. Pityriasis rosea is a self-limiting rash, resolving in about 6–10 weeks. The "herald patch" is a primary feature, usually found on the chest, abdomen, or …

Pityriasis versicolor is a common fungal skin infection. It's sometimes also called tinea versicolor. A GP can prescribe treatment for it, but it can keep coming back. Pityriasis versicolor is different to …

Pityriasis rosea presenting on the torso as brown plaques with an erythematous scaly collarette.

1 - 2 of 2 results for "Pityriasis rosea" Pityriasis rosea Find out about pityriasis rosea, including what the symptoms are and what to do if it's uncomfortable or itchy. Pityriasis versicolor Find out about …

Regional image of clinically diagnosed pityriasis rosea on the leg of a 38 year old female of Maori ethnicity.

Pityriasis rosea, Gianotti Crosti syndrome, Laterothoracic exanthem and Kawasaki disease are distinctive eruptions but the cause (s) are usually unknown and may be multiple. Most likely they are …

Pityriasis versicolor is usually asymptomatic, but in some people it is mildly itchy. In general, pale or dark patches due to pityriasis versicolor do not tend to be more or less prone to sunburn than surrounding …

It affects boys and girls equally. The hypopigmentation of pityriasis alba is more prominent, and the condition perhaps more common, in dark skin compared to white skin. What causes pityriasis alba? …