Understanding Pityriasis Rosea: Treatment and Nutritional Factors
Medical treatment for pityriasis rosea? Doctor, could you please tell me if pityriasis rosea resolves on its own, or does it require topical treatment to heal? Also, is there a deficiency in certain vitamins or minerals in the body that could cause it, and why does it persist wit...
Dr. Liao Wenyu Reply:
Pityriasis rosea typically resolves on its own within an average of one and a half months. Topical treatments can help alleviate symptoms. There is no research evidence indicating that deficiencies in vitamins or minerals cause pityriasis rosea.[Read More] Understanding Pityriasis Rosea: Treatment and Nutritional Factors
Understanding Roseola: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Duration
Roseola Hello: About a month ago, I developed many red spots on my body, varying in size and extremely itchy. It has been a month now, and despite several visits to the doctor, there has been no improvement. The doctor said it is roseola. What is this condition? How long will it ...
Dr. Liao Wenyu Reply:
Pityriasis rosea, as the name suggests, is characterized by the appearance of numerous rose-colored, slightly scaly rashes on the body. The exact cause of this condition is unknown, but it is believed to be non-contagious and typically resolves in about six weeks. If you have any...[Read More] Understanding Roseola: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Duration
Understanding Roseola: Symptoms, Causes, and Contagion Risks
Roseola rash The patient has developed a rash, and the outpatient physician diagnosed it as roseola but did not provide the reason for the diagnosis, only mentioning that it is contagious.
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Pityriasis rosea is believed to be associated with infections, as it commonly occurs in spring and winter, similar to many viral or bacterial infections. There have been observations of close contacts also developing this condition, leading some to believe it may be contagious; h...[Read More] Understanding Roseola: Symptoms, Causes, and Contagion Risks