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Pityriasis Rosea

皮肤科

Common symptoms

淋巴结肿大、斑丘疹、鳞屑、丘疹、禚炬、剧痒、脓疱、食欲不振、背部出现小水泡、瘙痒

The pathology of disease

Pityriasis rosea is self-limited viral exanthem (HHV-6/7), presenting with herald patch followed by generalized salmon-colored oval scaly papules/plaques in Christmas-tree pattern on trunk/proximal extremities. Treatment: emollients; mild topical corticosteroids; oral antihistamines for pruritus; reassurance; avoid UV/tanning (pregnancy risk); self-limited over 6-12 weeks; rule out syphilis/guttate psoriasis/drug eruption; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Herald patch; generalized oval scaly papules; Christmas-tree pattern; trunk

Causes and Pathogenesis

HHV-6/7 reactivation causes self-limited papulosquamous exanthem.

Treatment

Emollients; mild topical steroids; antihistamines; reassurance

Preventive Measures

Avoid UV during pregnancy; hand hygiene.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.