Pityriasis rosea skin rash. This skin disorder is thought to be viral in origin. It starts with a single herald" patch that is followed, around 1-2

Pityriasis rosea skin rash. This skin disorder is thought to be viral in origin. It starts with a single herald" patch that is followed, around 1-2 Stock Photo
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Science Photo Library / Alamy Stock Photo

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2ADHMDD

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40.4 MB (2.6 MB Compressed download)

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4542 x 3112 px | 38.5 x 26.3 cm | 15.1 x 10.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

12 September 2001

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Pityriasis rosea skin rash. This skin disorder is thought to be viral in origin. It starts with a single herald" patch that is followed, around 1-2 weeks later by a generalized outbreak of mildly to severely itchy patches. Local use of steroids and oral use of antihistamines can give relief from itching. The rash should resolve within 12 weeks."