Acne and Skin Disorders Forum - Pityriasis Rosea Again!!!


Pityriasis Rosea Again!!!	Join us now!

Medical Questions-> Health Forums -> Acne and Skin Disorders -> Pityriasis Rosea Again!!!

Medical Questions

Author

Message

aquaelle

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 6
Location: USA

Pityriasis Rosea Again!!! Posted: 03-06-07 04:42am


I am in the middle of my second (according to my doctor) occurrance of "christmas tree rash." I am told that only 2% of the population get this nuissance a second time (if at all). I find myself scratching until I bleed despite suggested itch remedies... sun exposure isn't helping, and my first occurrance lasted over four months! I am losing it over this ridiculous so-called "virus" that is destroying my ability to show any skin aside from my face, hands, and feet (although my hair is coming out in a few places where I have patches this time -- completely different from my first occurrance). Does anybody have any experience or feedback regarding this awful affliction?

abba

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 29 Oct 2006
Posts: 18
Location: York, North Yorks. England

Posted: 03-06-07 05:13am


Yes I am also one of those unlucky ones that also have had this twice. It seems like such a long time ago now. I was advised to keep cool, take the anti-histamines, use oilatum or hydramol in a cool bath and avoid the sun. Loose clothing also helped as did washing my hair in T-Gel shampoo. I was advised to keep out of the sun, quite difficult considering that I was going to spain on holiday but I went anyway. I hit the beach in my bikini, I did not care what anybody thought they did not have to look at me. I went for a swim in the sea, sunbathed for a few days and the rash dried up and peeled off it was fantastic so its a combination of salt water, and sun. Thats my best advise to get rid of this. Don't forget to bath in the oilatum or hydramol afterwards though. (Don't use sunscreen.) Lorratt.

aquaelle

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 6
Location: USA

Christman Tree Rash Posted: 03-07-07 01:12am


Thank you for the suggestions. I am not familiar with oilatum or hydramol... what are they made out of? I would like to give them a try. I have been taking salt baths as I did the first go around with this yuck. Perhaps I will try a highter concentration of salt and more frequency. I feel as though the itching gets worse the more I perspire and staying very clean makes me at least slightly more comfortable.

abba

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 29 Oct 2006
Posts: 18
Location: York, North Yorks. England

Posted: 03-07-07 06:31am


Oilatum and Hydramol are oily bath soaks ask your Dr to prescribe a soak that you put in the bath.

tammi511

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 12 Mar 2007
Posts: 2
Location: Illinois

Pityriais Rosea Posted: 03-12-07 09:55am


This is my first time with this awful rash!! I hope it will be my last!! Did i just read that someone had this "crap" for FOUR MONTHS?? I have only had it for about 2 weeks and I LOOK AWFUL. The burning is terrible and the Dr. gave me some type of topical lotion that DID NOT HELP. It was okay for the big spots, but now my body is COVERED with a fine rash of some sort. Is it suppose to look like this? I'm going back to the Dr. today because he needs to give me something else to help dry this up! I own a day care and my children look at me everyday and ask Miss Tammi is your face STILL yucky?

aquaelle

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 06 Mar 2007
Posts: 6
Location: USA

Re: Pityriais Rosea
Posted: 03-13-07 20:13pm

tammi511 wrote:

This is my first time with this awful rash!! I hope it will be my last!! Did i just read that someone had this "crap" for FOUR MONTHS?? I have only had it for about 2 weeks and I LOOK AWFUL. The burning is terrible and the Dr. gave me some type of topical lotion that DID NOT HELP. It was okay for the big spots, but now my body is COVERED with a fine rash of some sort. Is it suppose to look like this? I'm going back to the Dr. today because he needs to give me something else to help dry this up! I own a day care and my children look at me everyday and ask Miss Tammi is your face STILL yucky? Sad

I am so sorry that they are on your face! I have them all over my neck, scalp, torso, arms, and even a few on each leg. I am sorry to say that if you really do have Pityriasis Rosea then don't expect to get relief any time soon. There seems to be very little available to help speed up the process. My first ocurrance lasted four months and this round is already well into month two. I don't mean to discourage you... I just know that I have had to remind myself over and over that each new patch of rashes will EVENTUALLY go away -- even if it seems like I will have this itchy problem forever.

Anti-histamines have actually been helping me quite a bit... I can tell that I am more itchy as soon as they wear off between doses. All of the creams and ointments I have tried (Rx and OTC) have done no good. I am actually convinced they they make it worse since this rash seems to be less severe each time I try and dry it up... the less lotions/soaps/creams the better. I have continued tanning and strong salt baths which seem helpful until I sweat even a little bit.

IT WILL GO AWAY!!! In time. This thing is a cruel test of patience and self-discipline (to keep from scratching)!

insley1970

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 14 Jan 2008
Posts: 1

Pityriasis Rosea Posted: 01-14-08 17:00pm


My 7 year old daughter had a cold at Christmas then a suspicious looking spot appeared on her leg that looked like a 'midgy' bite. It got bigger over the course of 3 - 4 days (!) so I tried treating it with antiseptic but it didn't go away. Her cold cleared after a week but then a random looking rash followed but only on her chest, stomach and back. She felt itchy but was really good and rubbed her skin over her clothes so she would not make herself sore. I bathed her daily without any treatments, soaps or bubbles in the bath and she used a separate towel. We went to the docs today as it was still present after 7 days but had not got any worse or showed any signs of clearing. The doc diagnosed pityriasis rosea. It is not contagiuos. Panic over. Bathing daily is apparently good as it not only encourages the 'spots' to dry up but keeps the body cool too and less itchy. The doctor said it is best to avoid any treatments in the bath and if itching becomes really bad to use calomine lotion to help the drying/ healing. Sounds logical. I see that nobody has mentioned it already. It's dead cheap to buy 'over the counter' and could be a simple solution to a lot of unwanted itching and a faster solution to the healing process. I hope this helps. Good luck to you all.

LIU08

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 20 Jan 2008
Posts: 1

Posted: 01-20-08 22:06pm


I also had pityriasis rosea two months ago it lasted for about 2 weeks, but i didn't experience any terrible itching. BUT last week i thought a bug bit me on my leg but it turns out its another patch!!! The itch isn't bad at all i just can't stand to look at rash! Those of you who had it for a second time, did you get it again because I don't think i can take having this again!

durand

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 11 Apr 2008
Posts: 1

Pityriasis Rosea Posted: 04-11-08 08:11am


Can anybody beat getting Pityriasis Rosea 4 times? I had it for the first time between the ages 18 and 21 (cant remember the exact age now,) then I got it at 30, 33 and now for the fourth time at 38. My Herald patch has just started to fade and the rash is starting to come out. I feel like a old hand at it now. Was just doing some surfing trying to find people who have had it more than once. I don't get itching with mine and so far have not had it on my face, each night I look for new dots and hope they dont come on my face or neck, otherwise I will have to get out the scarves and high necked shirts.

k13r3n

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 30 Apr 2008
Posts: 1

hi Posted: 04-30-08 11:46am


iv had the rash 4 times now aswell, this time its lasted about 6 months and it covers me from my navel to the base of my neck im beginning to think that my local gp is a quack because of this as he has given me pills the first 3 times to clear it up only to come back a week after the treatment and then being offered a cream this time round which has to my recollection made it worse! has anyone out there got any idea of how to get rid of it?

anve

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 25 May 2008
Posts: 1

T_T PR !! Posted: 05-25-08 00:06am


yup2 i have it too.... hopefully it will go away soon... cheer up people..hey!..maybe we can compare the spots on my body with yours?! good luck

caedmonscall827

New User, Becoming EHEALTHy

Joined: 19 Jun 2008
Posts: 3

Tanning worked for me! Posted: 06-19-08 01:14am


I had PR for ten days before I found out what it really was at an unrelated doctor's appointment (my gynocologist recognized it). I did everything I could, but nothing helped until I went tanning. I had never tanned before but was desperate. After reading about another PR victim's success with tanning, I tried it! It took just three sessions and it cured my three weeks worth of spots. I only went in for eight minutes each tim (fair skin) and never looked tan, but it worked like a charm!