Is there such thing as pityriasis rosacea? My 2 yr old...

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Question by RochelleBar
Submitted on 4/28/2004
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Is there such thing as pityriasis rosacea? My 2 yr old grandson was diagnosed with it?

Answer by G
Submitted on 8/19/2004
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There must be, because I have it. It's perfectly benign and lasts from 6-10 weeks. The only thing you can do to treat it is try and alleviate the itching. Poor 2 year old. :( It's not fun being itchy!

Answer by greg
Submitted on 12/17/2004
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yes it truly exists.i was diagnosed with it when i was 32.it was a royal pain in the butt.it did pass very quickly and it left no ill effects,so don't worry about your child.

Answer by Jamie
Submitted on 1/11/2005
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There is such a thing.. I have it.. Dr.'s really don't know the origin.. but it is believed to be an after effect of a virus.. any old virus that was untreated... maybe a really bad cold. It goes away by itself.. takes about 2 weeks to 2 months... nothing to worry about.

Answer by chad72
Submitted on 4/2/2005
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Yes there is. I've had it, twice... It sure looks impressive, and can last a very long time, but is a harmless skin condition. The treatment that worked for me was a weekend spent in the sun.

Answer by KELLI A PHILLIPS
Submitted on 7/30/2005
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YES THERE IS. I HAVE IT. I BREAK OUT WITH LITTLE SORES AND HEAT MAKES IT VERY BAD. I HAVE TO TAKE LUKEWARM SHOWERS. IT IS VERY EMBARRASSING FOR ME AS I AM IN THE PUBLIC EYE IN MY JOB EVERYDAY. THE DOCTOR TOLD ME THERE IS NO CURE. I DON'T THINK THEY ARE DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH ON IT.

Answer by MegSki
Submitted on 10/11/2005
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I certainly hope so, I was just diagnosed with it myself today. Google it, you'll find tons of descriptions.

Answer by vc
Submitted on 2/22/2006
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yep! I am 29 and was just diagnosed with it. I have spots all over my upper body, neck and back. Doctor said not medical treatment - just has to run its course.

Answer by Heath
Submitted on 2/26/2007
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yes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pityriasis_Rosea its also on the AAD.org website.

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