The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Pityriasis Rosea includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.
The first step in getting correct treatment is to get a correct diagnosis. Differential diagnosis list for Pityriasis Rosea may include:
These medical statistics relate to hospitals, hospitalization and Pityriasis Rosea:
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Treatment focuses on relief of pruritus, with emollients, oatmeal baths, antihistamines, topical steroids, and occasionally exposure to ultraviolet light or sunlight. Rarely, if inflammation is severe, systemic corticosteroids may be required.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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