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What Causes Dry And Itchy Skin In Case Of Pityriasis Rosea?
Hi there, here is my general info: I am a 22year old female. 1.65cm, about 54kg, have low blood pressure, anaemia, hay fever/dust allergy. Have a weakish immune system- always getting sick.
I had pityriasis rosea and the rash stopped about 1 or 2 months ago. I was on Texa 10 tablets to help relieve the itching etc ( which was quite severe). Problem now is that my skin is REALLY dry and feels prickly, itchy and uncomfortable unless I moisturise- every day! Maybe even twice a day. Is this normal and will it go away? (Also it has left white spots/scars on my skin.)
I had pityriasis rosea and the rash stopped about 1 or 2 months ago. I was on Texa 10 tablets to help relieve the itching etc ( which was quite severe). Problem now is that my skin is REALLY dry and feels prickly, itchy and uncomfortable unless I moisturise- every day! Maybe even twice a day. Is this normal and will it go away? (Also it has left white spots/scars on my skin.)
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic,
It is normal for skin to be dry after a rash subsides. But usually by 2 months dryness due to rash should subside. Other possibility is your anemia. Anemia is associated with dryness of skin. And most of the patients having hay fever/dust allergy have associated skin dryness, we call Ichthyosis.
I will advise you to continue moisturizing your skin daily. Treat your anemia with iron supplements and iron rich food. Avoid taking bath in very hot water, use very less soap, a soap free cleanser will be ideal. Moisturize immediately after bath. Food rich in omega 3 fatty acids are good for dry skin eg: Cod liver oil, flax seed etc.
White spots post pityriasis rosea will slowly fade away completely.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic,
It is normal for skin to be dry after a rash subsides. But usually by 2 months dryness due to rash should subside. Other possibility is your anemia. Anemia is associated with dryness of skin. And most of the patients having hay fever/dust allergy have associated skin dryness, we call Ichthyosis.
I will advise you to continue moisturizing your skin daily. Treat your anemia with iron supplements and iron rich food. Avoid taking bath in very hot water, use very less soap, a soap free cleanser will be ideal. Moisturize immediately after bath. Food rich in omega 3 fatty acids are good for dry skin eg: Cod liver oil, flax seed etc.
White spots post pityriasis rosea will slowly fade away completely.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
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