According to the British Association of Dermatologists:

Pityriasis rosea is a common and harmless rash that goes away by itself after about 8 weeks. Its name means that the rash is scaly (pityriasis) and pink (rosea).

It is thought that this unsightly condition is caused by a virus and usually occurs in the wintertime. It is not contagious and commonly occurs for people between 10-35 years old.

I remember having a skin disorder back when I was studying in university but not sure if it is the same as this one. It was a few weeks before my graduation and the dermatologist advised that I expose the affected areas to early sunlight (before noon). Back then, I remember it being so itchy and had to use a special soap. It did go away after daily sunbathing.

Pityriasis Rosea is also commonly mistaken as ringworm because of its similar charateristics. This explains why I was given treatment when I first presented the problem to a walk in centre in Hammersmith months ago.

The sad thing is that there is no treatment for Pityriasis Rosea. The GP told me that there is no reason for any alarm and that the worst that could happen is that it does get itchy. In such instances, I could take anti-histamine, put calamine or cooling lotions or possibly a mild steriod.

I just wish it would go away soon.

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