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Pityriasis Rosea: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an acute and characteristic exanthem that has been described for more than 2 centuries. Initially, a primary plaque, called a herald patch, is seen (as is demonstrated in the image below).{{mediatitle:1788120_1}}{{media:1788120_1}}{{mediacaption:1788120_1}} The ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 3:45 am By:

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The overall prevalence of pityriasis rosea has been calculated to be 0.13% in men and 0.14% in women. http://bit.ly/axJZZ3

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Pityriasis Alba: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis alba is a term derived from the words scaly (pityriasis) and white (alba). {{mediatitle:1700516_1}}{{media:1700516_1}}{{mediacaption:1700516_1}} Pathophysiology No known cause of pityriasis alba has been reported. Atopy and postinflammatory ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 4:00 am By:

Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

Similar to very mild eczema, pityriasis alba is a skin condition that develops on the face. http://bit.ly/9Rn4Xy

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Pityriasis Rosea: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common benign papulosquamous disease that was originally described by Camille Melchior Gibert in 1860. Pityriasis denotes fine scales, and rosea translates as rose colored or pink. Pityriasis rosea can have a ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:13 am By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin rash with itching and skin lesions. See what causes this condition. http://bit.ly/avNGnd

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