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Skin Rash On The Arm. Had Pityriasis Rosea In The Past. Is This Disease Dangerous In Pregnancy?

I had pityriasis rosea approximately 4 1/2 years ago, and with treatment it went away in a couple of weeks. I remember it itched badly. Now I have what could be a herald patch or could be ringworm developing on my left arm . How can I tell for sure? I am concerned, as I am trying to get pregnant and don t know if I am yet. I have read that pityriasis rosea can be dangerous in early pregnancy.
Mon, 7 Jan 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi dear, usually p rosea is not a dangerous condition for pregnancy. dont worry. i l tell u how to differentiate. in a ringworm there is lot of itching, the centre area of patch is clear, bot in p rosea the centre is wrinkled. also the edges of ringworm is raised while that of p rosea is flat and scaly.
hope this help u. thank u
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Skin Rash On The Arm. Had Pityriasis Rosea In The Past. Is This Disease Dangerous In Pregnancy?

hi dear, usually p rosea is not a dangerous condition for pregnancy. dont worry. i l tell u how to differentiate. in a ringworm there is lot of itching, the centre area of patch is clear, bot in p rosea the centre is wrinkled. also the edges of ringworm is raised while that of p rosea is flat and scaly. hope this help u. thank u