pityriasis rosea :(

Jenna092 · Jul 10th, 2011, 03:37 AM

Hi all

I was just wondering if anyone has had this before?

Its driving me so crazy that I'm even dreaming about being covered in this rash

A few weeks ago it started so i went 2 the doc and he said it was a fungal thing n gave me cream... well when the cream wasn't working n the rash started spreading i got worried n saw another doc who told me its pityriasis rosea and there is no cure

i just gotta watch it spread all over my body! Doctors don't even know why it happens or anything!

I feel so ugly

i am so glad its winter so I'm always covered!

Even thou they say i can't do anything about it ill try anything if anyone has a suggestion?

Sorry for the rant i just want it gone so bad

starlight2801 · Jul 11th, 2011, 14:24 PM

Hi yes I had this a couple of years ago, during the summer too which was awful.

It's so frustrating to have such a nasty looking rash when the doctors can't give you any answers as to what caused it or give you anything to clear it up.

On the positive side after about 8 weeks mine cleared up as mysteriously as it started.

Don't have any advice but wanted to say I know how you feel x

Jenna092 · Jul 12th, 2011, 05:35 AM

Aw thank you 4 the reply

The "herald patch" is starting 2 go away now?? Which is confusing me cause its still spreading but im hoping its just a very mild case n will go away very soon.

Jemma_x · Jul 14th, 2011, 08:05 AM

I had this a couple of years ago and its not nice, i was so itchy but it lasted about 6 weeks and then vanished as fast as it started

starlight2801 · Jul 14th, 2011, 11:07 AM

Fingers crossed it will clear up very soon xx

elizabeth12 · Aug 19th, 2011, 05:50 AM

Hi there,
I know there are forums that talk about pregnancy and pityriasis rosacea and many peopel seem to want to know how it seems to affect the fetus/newborn. I'm simply sharing my story.

I received my herald patch about two weeks before conception and the miscarried at ten weeks. It is obviously hard to say if it was the rash, but I'm just putting it out there for those who want to know.

Best of luck and take care of yourself

Mabelpye · Aug 22nd, 2011, 15:04 PM

My husband had this a few months or so ago, docs just said, oh it'll go away in due course (which it didn't), so he started taking Piriton every day, and switched to a soap free body wash, and I moisturised him every night (he had it all over his arms, back and chest) This seemed to help clear it up in a matter of weeks. He is now able to use normal body wash, and just has tiny flare up patches every now and again

x__amour · Aug 22nd, 2011, 15:14 PM

My LO had this just the other week, it scared the hell out of me! Unfortunately, there's not much to do, just keep it hydrated. Hope it clears up soon!

stunned · Aug 22nd, 2011, 18:57 PM

I had a terrible case of this before I became pregnant, I went to the doctor and he suggested using Head and Shoulders as a 'body wash' as well as a tanning bed for 3-4min every couple of days. The vitamin D seems to be the solution to the itchiness, plus you can get a bangin' tan

Other than that, moisturize with a light lotion and try to stay sane

It will eventually disappear

boofangie · Jan 2nd, 2012, 07:50 AM

I know this post is a bit old, but how did everyone get on?! I've just got it, and its literally the most annoying thing ever!

advice would be lovely xxx

Jul 10th, 2011, 03:37 AM	#1
Jenna092 Other Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 61	pityriasis rosea :( Hi all I was just wondering if anyone has had this before? Its driving me so crazy that I'm even dreaming about being covered in this rash A few weeks ago it started so i went 2 the doc and he said it was a fungal thing n gave me cream... well when the cream wasn't working n the rash started spreading i got worried n saw another doc who told me its pityriasis rosea and there is no cure i just gotta watch it spread all over my body! Doctors don't even know why it happens or anything! I feel so ugly i am so glad its winter so I'm always covered! Even thou they say i can't do anything about it ill try anything if anyone has a suggestion? Sorry for the rant i just want it gone so bad

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Jul 11th, 2011, 14:24 PM	#2
starlight2801 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,519	Hi yes I had this a couple of years ago, during the summer too which was awful. It's so frustrating to have such a nasty looking rash when the doctors can't give you any answers as to what caused it or give you anything to clear it up. On the positive side after about 8 weeks mine cleared up as mysteriously as it started. Don't have any advice but wanted to say I know how you feel x

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Jul 12th, 2011, 05:35 AM	#3
Jenna092 Other Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 61	Aw thank you 4 the reply The "herald patch" is starting 2 go away now?? Which is confusing me cause its still spreading but im hoping its just a very mild case n will go away very soon.

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Jul 14th, 2011, 08:05 AM	#4
Jemma_x Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 15,045	I had this a couple of years ago and its not nice, i was so itchy but it lasted about 6 weeks and then vanished as fast as it started

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Jul 14th, 2011, 11:07 AM	#5
starlight2801 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,519	Fingers crossed it will clear up very soon xx

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Aug 19th, 2011, 05:50 AM	#6
elizabeth12 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 33	pityriasis rosacea and pregnancy Hi there, I know there are forums that talk about pregnancy and pityriasis rosacea and many peopel seem to want to know how it seems to affect the fetus/newborn. I'm simply sharing my story. I received my herald patch about two weeks before conception and the miscarried at ten weeks. It is obviously hard to say if it was the rash, but I'm just putting it out there for those who want to know. Best of luck and take care of yourself

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Aug 22nd, 2011, 15:04 PM	#7
Mabelpye Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 645	My husband had this a few months or so ago, docs just said, oh it'll go away in due course (which it didn't), so he started taking Piriton every day, and switched to a soap free body wash, and I moisturised him every night (he had it all over his arms, back and chest) This seemed to help clear it up in a matter of weeks. He is now able to use normal body wash, and just has tiny flare up patches every now and again

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Aug 22nd, 2011, 15:14 PM	#8
x__amour Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,569	My LO had this just the other week, it scared the hell out of me! Unfortunately, there's not much to do, just keep it hydrated. Hope it clears up soon!

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Aug 22nd, 2011, 18:57 PM	#9
stunned Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canda Posts: 30	I had a terrible case of this before I became pregnant, I went to the doctor and he suggested using Head and Shoulders as a 'body wash' as well as a tanning bed for 3-4min every couple of days. The vitamin D seems to be the solution to the itchiness, plus you can get a bangin' tan Other than that, moisturize with a light lotion and try to stay sane It will eventually disappear

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Jan 2nd, 2012, 07:50 AM	#10
boofangie Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 763	I know this post is a bit old, but how did everyone get on?! I've just got it, and its literally the most annoying thing ever! advice would be lovely xxx

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