Pityriasis rosea (also known as pityriasis rosea Gibert) is a skin rash. It is benign but may inflict substantial discomfort in certain cases. Classically it begins with a single herald patch lesion followed in 1 or 2 weeks by a generalized body rash lasting up to 12 weeks however usually around 6 – 8.
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