For a diagnosis of Pityriasis Rosea, the following list of conditions have been mentioned in sources as possible alternative diagnoses to consider during the diagnostic process for Pityriasis Rosea:
The other diseases for which Pityriasis Rosea is listed as a possible alternative diagnosis in their lists include:
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 these general articles with an overview of misdiagnosis issues.
When checking for a misdiagnosis of Pityriasis Rosea or confirming a diagnosis of Pityriasis Rosea, it is useful to consider what other medical conditions might be possible misdiagnoses or other alternative conditions relevant to diagnosis. These alternate diagnoses of Pityriasis Rosea may already have been considered by your doctor or may need to be considered as possible alternative diagnoses or candidates for misdiagnosis of Pityriasis Rosea. For a general overview of misdiagnosis issues for all diseases, see Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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