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Pityriasis rosea is also known as Gibert’s disease and is a body rash starting as a “herald patch” lesion and followed by the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection and a rash all over the body, which lasts for about 6 weeks. Larger patches are called mother patches, while smaller ones – daughter patches. As a rule, a “herald patch” lesion appears on the abdomen, bit in rare cases it can occur in a hidden place. Pityriasis rosea is non-contagious and non-dangerous, but it causes a strong psychological and physical discomfort.

Pityriasis rosea causes are not certain and doctors can only guess what provokes it. Viral infections and HHV-7 are called to be if not the possible causes then the conditions, which stimulate the development of Gibert’s disease. Stress, weak immune system and diabetes are other most common pityriasis rosea stimulators.

Pityriasis rosea starts a small patch on the skin, called “herald patch”. Upper respiratory tract infection precedes it in approximately 70% of cases. In a week or 2 the initial patch is followed by an oval-shaped rash on the torso or the extremities. The patches can also appear on cheeks or at the hairline. 1 in 4 people suffers from itching. The list of other symptoms includes: headache, nausea, fever and fatigue.

The diagnosis is usually made clinically. The tests to rule out other similar diseases are made and they are followed by a biopsy of the lesions.

In most cases no treatment is needed, as the lesions disappear in 5-6 weeks without any complications. In some cases the elimination of the assident symptoms is needed. Hormonal steroid, antihistamines and vitamins are used to get rid of itching and dryness of skin. Irritants causing dryness of skin should be avoided, o replace your usual soap with a moistening one and try not to use perfumes.

UV therapy is used on both the initial and the final stages of the disease to speed up the resolution of the lesions. The studies have shown that the lesion resolve quicker and fewer assident symptoms are observed if the patient gets a sufficient portion of sunlight. Recurrence is observed only in 2% of cases and occurs among the patients with a weak immune system. Pityriasis rosea is more common for women and occurs mainly in spring. The age group under risk – 10-35 year-olds.

• Make an appointment with your dermatologist
• Use a moistening soap instead of the usual one
• Avoid overheating
• Don’t scratch the lesions
• Take antihistamines if the itching is too annoying