Pityriasis rosea

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Pityriasis rosea is not contagious and goes away on its own, usually over 1-2 months; new spots can keep appearing for a few weeks, and light or dark marks can last a few more months but fade without scarring. Recommended supportive care with OTC medications as needed with an emphasis on lukewarm rather than hot baths and a daily fragrance-free moisturizer. Return precautions given including fever, sores in the mouth, rash on the palms or soles, severe itching, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.

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Pityriasis rosea
• No testing needed; clinical diagnosis
• Okay to use an oral antihistamine as needed for itch
• Follow up as needed

Pityriasis rosea is not contagious and goes away on its own, usually over 1-2 months; new spots can keep appearing for a few weeks, and light or dark marks can last a few more months but fade without scarring. Recommended supportive care with OTC medications as needed with an emphasis on lukewarm rather than hot baths and a daily fragrance-free moisturizer. Return precautions given including fever, sores in the mouth, rash on the palms or soles, severe itching, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.

What the sources cover

Herald patch, oval patches, Christmas tree pattern, fine scale
Atypical presentations (inverse, papular)
Secondary syphilis consideration: RPR
Tinea mimic: scraping negative
No testing needed (clinical diagnosis)
Antihistamines for itching as needed
Itch cream: hydrocortisone 1%, Triamcinolone
Not contagious; school
Natural history: 1-3 months, new spots, pigment changes
Follow-up as needed or if not improving

Return precautions in the template

feversores in the mouthrash on the palms or solessevere itching

Sources

Pediatric Care Online quick reference: Papulosquamous Disease
Pediatrics in Review: Pityriasis
HealthyChildren.org: Pityriasis Rosea
Pediatrics and AAP Grand Rounds (full text where noted)

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