Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea
Dermatology
Dermatology
Skin histology
Development of the integumentary system
Skin anatomy and physiology
Wound healing
Hair, skin and nails
Vitiligo
Albinism
Acne vulgaris
Rosacea
Folliculitis
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Contact dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Pityriasis rosea
Lichen planus
Psoriasis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Urticaria
Actinic keratosis
Epidermolysis bullosa
Pemphigus vulgaris
Bullous pemphigoid
Erythema multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Pressure ulcer
Sunburn
Burns
Frostbite
Cellulitis
Impetigo
Erysipelas
Necrotizing fasciitis
Human papillomavirus
Poxvirus (Smallpox and Molluscum contagiosum)
Coxsackievirus
Herpes simplex virus
Candida
Malassezia (Tinea versicolor and Seborrhoeic dermatitis)
Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies)
Human herpesvirus 6 (Roseola)
Parvovirus B19
Measles virus
Rubella virus
Vascular tumors
Angiosarcomas
Human herpesvirus 8 (Kaposi sarcoma)
Skin cancer
Alopecia areata
Telogen effluvium
Onychomycosis
Pigmentation skin disorders: Pathology review
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders: Pathology review
Skin cancer: Pathology review
Acneiform skin disorders: Pathology review
Vesiculobullous and desquamating skin disorders: Pathology review
Viral exanthems of childhood: Pathology review
Eczematous rashes: Clinical
Alopecia: Clinical
Autoimmune bullous skin disorders: Clinical
Hypopigmentation skin disorders: Clinical
Skin cancer: Clinical
Papulosquamous skin disorders: Clinical
Hypersensitivity skin reactions: Clinical
Blistering skin disorders: Clinical
Benign hyperpigmented skin lesions: Clinical
Skin and soft tissue infections: Clinical
Key Takeaways
Pityriasis rosea is a common, benign, and self-limiting skin condition that primarily affects young adults. It is characterized by a rash that typically presents as a single, large, scaly, pink or red patch called the "herald patch" on the trunk, followed by the appearance of smaller, similar-appearing patches on the trunk, arms, and legs. Treatment for Pityriasis Rosea involves antihistamines, moisturizing creams and lotions, and mild topical corticosteroids to alleviate symptoms.