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Pityriasis Rosea

Checked: 23-08-2020 by Vicky Ryan Next Review: 23-08-2021

Principles of Management

Local clinicians recommend:

Primary Care Dermatology Society: Pityriasis Rosea guidance 

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS): cks.nice.org.uk/pityriasis-rosea#!scenario

Red Flags

Secondary Syphilis: Although rare, it is important to consider this condition as lesions can seem similar to those of pityriasis rosea. Check palms and soles which are usually involved in secondary syphilis but not in Pityriasis Rosea.

Pregnancy: Pityriasis Rosea in the first 15 weeks of pregnancy has been associated with adverse outcomes including miscarriage, premature delivery and neonatal hypotonia. Urgent discussion/referral to secondary Care is required.

Referral

Uncomplicated Pityriasis Rosea is a self limiting condition and can normally be diagnosed and managed in primary care.

If advice or confirmation of diagnosis is required then consider using Dermatology Advice and Guidance initially.

Referrals can also be made to the Community Dermatology Service who can offer individual patient management plans and advice, or to secondary care via eRS.

Resources

British Association of Dermatology (BAD): bad.org.uk/patient-information-leaflets



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