Pityriasis rosea
From Ganfyd
A childhood exanthem, heralded by a larger patch
Web Resources for Pityriasis rosea
ICD 10 code: L42
Relevant Clinical Literature
UK Guidance
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Medpedia on Pityriasis rosea (Less technical, good quality control)
Wikipedia on Pityriasis rosea (Less technical, ? quality control)
Harmless rash of unknown aetiology. Herald patches followed by a rash which lasts for 6-8 weeks and resolves without treatment. Affected individuals tend to be between the ages of 10 to 35. More common in winter and spring suggesting it may be a post-viral phenomenon.
