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What Causes Pityriasis Rosea?

Hello I am suffering from pityrosis rosea - As I readed online that there isnt any cure for that - I just waited for it to end but it s been 3 years - Sometimes it goes away for some time but now I am stucked with it for more than a year... I have it all over my back - 2-3 months ago spreaded to shoulders a bit to chest and now it s going to the neck... I am still believing that it s something what s gonna go away SOON - Is there any chance I can get it permament... I am still confidend person cuz I know that its not my fault what caused this skin condition
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcaremagic. I
have read your query and understood your concern.

P.rosea is a treatable condition. It is postulated to be caused by virus. Infact its a self limiting disorder.

I will like to know whether you have consulted your doctor or you put this diagnosis of your own .
Also give me the following details :
1 ) what is the color of the lesions ?
2) Do the lesions tend to persist or they disappear tp reappear again?
3) what is the shape of the lesions?

I guess you have been suffering from p. Versicolor. It is also a treatable condition but tend to recurr again and again in few.
kindly reply to my questions and if possible attach pics so that I can help you to my best.
Stay healthy.
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What Causes Pityriasis Rosea?

Hello dear, Welcome to healthcaremagic. I have read your query and understood your concern. P.rosea is a treatable condition. It is postulated to be caused by virus. Infact its a self limiting disorder. I will like to know whether you have consulted your doctor or you put this diagnosis of your own . Also give me the following details : 1 ) what is the color of the lesions ? 2) Do the lesions tend to persist or they disappear tp reappear again? 3) what is the shape of the lesions? I guess you have been suffering from p. Versicolor. It is also a treatable condition but tend to recurr again and again in few. kindly reply to my questions and if possible attach pics so that I can help you to my best. Stay healthy.