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The Color Atlas of Family Medicine
| Part 13. Dermatology > Section 8. Papulosquamous Conditions > |
Chapter 146. Pityriasis Rosea
Sections: Patient Story, Epidemiology, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Management, Patient Education, Follow-Up, References.
Topics Discussed: pityriasis rosea.
Excerpt:"A 17-year-old young woman is brought to the office by her mom because of a rash that appeared 3 weeks ago for no apparent reason (Figures 146-1 to 146-3). She was feeling well and the rash is only occasionally pruritic. With and without mom in the room, the young woman denied sexual activity. The diagnosis of pityriasis rosea was made by the clinical appearance even though there was no obvious herald patch. The collarette scale was visible and the distribution was consistent with pityriasis rosea. The young woman and her mom were reassured that this would resolve spontaneously. At a subsequent visit for a college physical the skin was found to be completely clear with no scarring...."
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