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Causes of pityriasis rosea?

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Herpes virus 7 (a species in the genus roseolovirus, of the family herpesviridae)

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Can stress cause Pityriasis rosea?
yes
What is pityriasis rosea?
Pityriasis rosea (a mild exanthematous inflammation of unknown etiology)
What is the treatment for Pityriasis Rosea?
In my own case the rash persisted for about 4 months until I saw the doctor. I was prescribed Terbinafine.
Pain with pityriasis rosea?
I am recovering from case myself. Though I have yet to hear of anyone whose spots were painful, this was my chief complaint. Itching absolutely took a back seat to pain in my case. I applied an...
What are the main symptoms of pityriasis rosea?
slightly raised, scaly-edged round or oval pink-copper colored spots on the trunk and upper arms. The spots, which have a wrinkled center and a sharp border, sometimes resemble a Christmas tree.