Ugly skin rashes!!! Pityriasis rosea..

Lately I've been having trouble with this disgusting rashes that I had on my skin. Four days of headache at first and then the spread of the awful virus! That is according to the derma where I had my skin checked, it's a viral allergy called Pityriasis Rosea. "Doc.. can you please write it down so can surf the web for it. You know for further info" although the doctor has been generous enough to share all the need-to-knows of the virus, I just feel like browsing it up :)


And here's what I found out...

Pityriasis rosea is a skin rash that often sweeps out from the middle of your body, with a shape that resembles drooping pine-tree branches. Pityriasis (pit-ih-RI-uh-sis) rosea usually begins as one large spot on your chest, abdomen or back and then spreads.

Although pityriasis rosea has a distinctive appearance once the rash spreads, in its early stages you may confuse pityriasis rosea with other skin disorders.

Pityriasis rosea can affect any age group, but commonly affects older children and young adults. It usually goes away on its own, but may last for several weeks. Before it disappears, pityriasis rosea may make you mildly uncomfortable, but there are steps you can take to relieve your discomfort.

The exact cause of pityriasis rosea is unclear, although the cause may be a viral infection, such as infection with certain strains of the human herpes virus (HHV6 or HHV7). Pityriasis rosea, however, isn't believed to be contagious. (This is a relief cause people were looking at me as if I have AIDS or something!)

Well you can read more through http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pityriasis-rosea/DS00720

I wanted to share this for those who does not have any idea of what the virus is. Personally, I regret not paying attention to it the first time. Now its all over me! Hope the prescription works! :)