Pityriasis Rosea: Skin inflammation. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pityriasis Rosea is available below.
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Hypopigmented macules of Pityriasis versicolor: Pityriasis versicolor is a common skin infection which is caused by a yeast or fungus called Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum ovale). This condition is commonly seen in tropical and sub tropical countries in young adults and is rare in children. Clinically it has a sudden onset and presents with multiple, small, recurrent, scaly, non anaesthetic, hypo pigmented macules which develop slowly over the skin of chest, back and shoulders. Face, hands and legs are usually not involved. This condition is often confused with other causes of hypopigmentation like pityriasis rosea, pityriasis alba, vitiligo etc.This condition can be diagnosed by the microscopic examination of scales. It is treated with topical anti fungal drugs and oral antifungal medication in severe cases....read more »
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A mild exanthematous inflammation of unknown etiology. It is characterized by the presence of salmon-colored maculopapular lesions. The most striking feature is the arrangement of the lesions such that the long axis is parallel to the lines of cleavage. The eruptions are usually generalized, affecting chiefly the trunk, and the course is often self-limiting. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Pityriasis in which an itchy rash develops over the trunk and extremities - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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