Just diagnosed with Pityriasis rosea and feeling very discouraged

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with PR but I've had it for about 2 weeks now. At first I thought the few red/pink spots on my torso and legs were just a few mosquito bites or some other bug bite. I washed my bedding and frequently showered, but no avail. The spots kept on popping up. I itched them often, and I noticed a large, inflamed red patch (I later found out this was the "herald patch" or "mother patch" on my shoulder. I also noticed a smaller version of this patch on my back. After a few more days, my entire stomach, back, chest, and neck were covered with these small red dots. I have had eczema my entire life, so I thought that this was just another one of my flare-ups that would go away in a couple days with proper care. However, no matter how much lotion, hydrocortisone cream, or Benadryl I used, the rash would not go away. Eventually, I went to the doctor and he diagnosed me with PR. I was confused at first because I had no idea what that was or how long it lasted. When he said it lasts for 1-2 months I felt so defeated and discouraged. It's now summer and I want to be able to wear a swimsuit to the beach without having to feel so insecure about my rash covering my entire torso. After my diagnosis I freaked out and started stressing about it. I looked up PR pictures, symptoms, treatments (I stressed even more when I found out that there really isnt a proven cure), and anything to help get rid of this horrible rash! I hope some time in the sun will help it calm down soon and that it won't last too long...

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