What Are the Treatment Options for Pityriasis Rosea?
Published: Jan 19, 2024
Pityriasis Rosea (PR) can be managed with the right treatments, even if it often resolves on its own. Discover how you can find relief from the symptoms.
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Managing the Itch
For most patients, controlling the itch is the primary concern. Medium-potency topical corticosteroids, applied two to three times daily, can provide relief. Additionally, antipruritic lotions and oral antihistamines may help reduce itching.
Severe Cases and Treatments
In rare severe cases, oral acyclovir or phototherapy may be recommended to accelerate recovery. Although PR usually resolves without treatment, these options can help when symptoms significantly impact quality of life.
Alternative Therapies
Some studies have evaluated the use of erythromycin for PR, though results are mixed. While it may offer benefits, its efficacy compared to other treatments like acyclovir is uncertain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Topical corticosteroids and antihistamines can help relieve itching.
Oral acyclovir or phototherapy might be used in severe cases.
PR often resolves on its own without treatment.
Antibiotics like erythromycin have shown mixed results in treating PR.
Key Takeaways
Though PR is self-limiting, treatment can help manage symptoms effectively.
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References
Singh S, Tiwary NK. Acyclovir is not effective in pityriasis rosea: Results of a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2016; 82:505.
Ehsani A, Esmaily N, Noormohammadpour P, et al. The comparison between the efficacy of high dose acyclovir and erythromycin on the period and signs of pityriasis rosea. Indian J Dermatol 2010; 55:246.
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