Suffering from raised red rashes all over body, diagnosed as pityriasis rosea. Causes and treatment?
Patient: I have a raised, very red rash all over my body. It started on my chest , and on the area here, you can no longer see the individual spots. My GP initially thought it might be pityriasis rosea , but changed her mind when I went back; she seems baffled as to what it could be. I therefore went to a walk in clinic which prescribed antibiotics , but I have seen no results. What do you think this could be and how long do antibiotics take to work? Doctor: Hello dear. Thanks for the query.  pityriasis rosea is thought to ba a viral infection.  it usually follows a viral sore throat or viral fever.  It heals on its own ,   For faster relief topical mild steroids like desonude can be used.  Wishing you good health.  Thank you