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Pityriasis Rosea !! Homeopathy?
Dear Doctors Please disclose if there is any treatment for pityriasis_rosea in homeopathy?? Allopathy has nothing for it!Thanks
zaid36 on 2008-02-04
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Pityriasis rosea is a common skin disease. It appears as a rash that can last from several weeks to several months. The way the rash looks may differ from person to person. It most often develops in the spring and the fall, and seems to favor adolescents and young adults. Pityriasis rosea is uncommon in those over 60 years old. It may last months longer when it occurs in this age group. Usually there are no permanent marks as a result of this disease, although some darker-skinned persons may develop long-lasting flat brown spots.
The skin rash follows a very distinctive pattern. In 3/4 of the cases, a single, isolated oval scaly patch (the 'herald patch') appears on the body, particularly on the trunk, upper arms, neck, or thighs. Often, the herald patch is mistaken for ringworm (tinea corporis) or eczema. Within a week or two more pink patches will occur on the body and on the arms and legs. These patches often form a pattern over the back resembling the outline of an evergreen tree with dropping branches. Patches may also appear on the neck and, rarely, on the face. These spots usually are smaller than the 'herald' patch. The rash begins to heal after 2-4 weeks and is usually gone by 6-14.
Sometimes the disease can cause a more severe skin reaction. Some patients with this disease will have some itching that can be severe, especially when the patient becomes overheated. Occasionally there may be other symptoms, including tiredness and aching. The rash usually fades and disappears within six weeks but can sometimes last much longer. Physical activity, like jogging or running, or bathing in hot water may cause the rash to temporarily worsen or reappear. In some cases, the patches will reappear up to several weeks after the first episode. This can continue for many months.
The cause is unproven. It definitely is not caused by a fungus or bacterial infection. It also is not due to any known type of allergic reaction. This condition is not a sign of any type of internal disease. Since it is neither contagious nor sexually transmitted, there is no reason to avoid close or intimate contact when one has this eruption.
There is some evidence that it is a relapse of Human Herpes Virus type 7 (HH7) infection, as this virus has been isolated from blood, skin lesions, and white blood cells (lymphocytes) of pityriasis rosea patients. In other people HH7 is only found in the lymphocytes. This virus infects most of us as children, and we develop immunity to it. This is the reason it is so very uncommon for other members of the same household to come down with pityriasis rosea at the same time.
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The skin rash follows a very distinctive pattern. In 3/4 of the cases, a single, isolated oval scaly patch (the 'herald patch') appears on the body, particularly on the trunk, upper arms, neck, or thighs. Often, the herald patch is mistaken for ringworm (tinea corporis) or eczema. Within a week or two more pink patches will occur on the body and on the arms and legs. These patches often form a pattern over the back resembling the outline of an evergreen tree with dropping branches. Patches may also appear on the neck and, rarely, on the face. These spots usually are smaller than the 'herald' patch. The rash begins to heal after 2-4 weeks and is usually gone by 6-14.
Sometimes the disease can cause a more severe skin reaction. Some patients with this disease will have some itching that can be severe, especially when the patient becomes overheated. Occasionally there may be other symptoms, including tiredness and aching. The rash usually fades and disappears within six weeks but can sometimes last much longer. Physical activity, like jogging or running, or bathing in hot water may cause the rash to temporarily worsen or reappear. In some cases, the patches will reappear up to several weeks after the first episode. This can continue for many months.
The cause is unproven. It definitely is not caused by a fungus or bacterial infection. It also is not due to any known type of allergic reaction. This condition is not a sign of any type of internal disease. Since it is neither contagious nor sexually transmitted, there is no reason to avoid close or intimate contact when one has this eruption.
There is some evidence that it is a relapse of Human Herpes Virus type 7 (HH7) infection, as this virus has been isolated from blood, skin lesions, and white blood cells (lymphocytes) of pityriasis rosea patients. In other people HH7 is only found in the lymphocytes. This virus infects most of us as children, and we develop immunity to it. This is the reason it is so very uncommon for other members of the same household to come down with pityriasis rosea at the same time.
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zaid36 last decade
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zaid36 last decade
Hi all!
I have Pityriasis Rosea. I was distraught when I found out there was nothing I could do...but I made an amazing discovery!
Unrefined Coco butter, the really thick stuff that is quite greasy and you have to warm up in your hands before you use it...IT WORKS!!! Just two days of using it (putting it on in the morning and at night) and my rash is hardly even noticeable! Coco butter has high a concentration of vitamin E which is good for the skin. Also drinking plenty of water, cutting out sugar completely (or at least as much as you can) and reducing carb intake and plenty of fresh air helps. I would also recommend salt baths as it helps with the itching and makes the redness fade dramatically. Alcohol makes it a lot worse...trust me! I definitely would not recommend going on sunbeds as this will cause hyper-pigmentation, which will leave you with scars! It does take time, but if you keep your skin slathered in coco butter (remember, it's the hardcore stuff for mega dry skin!)it will definitely speed up the recovery time. I mean, two days after using it and you already can see it healing...you know it's doing me some good! Hope this helps :D xxx
I have Pityriasis Rosea. I was distraught when I found out there was nothing I could do...but I made an amazing discovery!
Unrefined Coco butter, the really thick stuff that is quite greasy and you have to warm up in your hands before you use it...IT WORKS!!! Just two days of using it (putting it on in the morning and at night) and my rash is hardly even noticeable! Coco butter has high a concentration of vitamin E which is good for the skin. Also drinking plenty of water, cutting out sugar completely (or at least as much as you can) and reducing carb intake and plenty of fresh air helps. I would also recommend salt baths as it helps with the itching and makes the redness fade dramatically. Alcohol makes it a lot worse...trust me! I definitely would not recommend going on sunbeds as this will cause hyper-pigmentation, which will leave you with scars! It does take time, but if you keep your skin slathered in coco butter (remember, it's the hardcore stuff for mega dry skin!)it will definitely speed up the recovery time. I mean, two days after using it and you already can see it healing...you know it's doing me some good! Hope this helps :D xxx
LilyWood last decade
Pityriasis Rosea
I eventually figured out that I had PR (no treatment) and said the Pityriasis Rosea heck with another doctor visit and BILL. So off I went into cyber space to find something, anything that would help.
I eventually figured out that I had PR (no treatment) and said the Pityriasis Rosea heck with another doctor visit and BILL. So off I went into cyber space to find something, anything that would help.
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surajvaishnav 7 years ago
Pityriasis Rosea
I eventually figured out that I had PR (no treatment) Pityriasis Rosea and said the heck with another doctor visit and BILL. So off I went into cyber space to find something, anything that would help.
I eventually figured out that I had PR (no treatment) Pityriasis Rosea and said the heck with another doctor visit and BILL. So off I went into cyber space to find something, anything that would help.
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surendra1 7 years ago
calc carb 30c morning 3 day.
from 4th day
sbl liv-t for 48 days cycle once in 6 months.
so total 72 days in 1 year.
it will go if you follow rule of human body cycle.48 days in 6 month.
use it half hour after food three times in day.
from 4th day
sbl liv-t for 48 days cycle once in 6 months.
so total 72 days in 1 year.
it will go if you follow rule of human body cycle.48 days in 6 month.
use it half hour after food three times in day.
DrManojVEDI 7 years ago
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