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Pityriasis Rosea - on back. I have a few questions regarding PR

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Tom7990
Tom7990

Hello and I'm so glad I found this discussion forum.  It has been very informative.  I also thought I had ringworm, but after much research on the internet I am convinced I have PR.  I have an appointment with a dermatologist in the near future.

I have the herald patch on my upper back with does not itch and actually looks like it's healing.  I have other small patches down my spine.  One patch in particular ITCHES like crazy the other are bearable.  Have others had the same or different experience with the herald patch not itching and the other spots being irritated?

My PR gets inflamed after taking showers or working out.  Is it common for PR to do this?

Also, I thought this stuff was curing last week, but they appeared to have awaken and become irritated again for some reason.

Thanks for any and all information.

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  • stazstaz
    stazstaz Tom7990

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    So sorry you are dealing with this! It is perfectly normal to have a herald, think it is going away, and then get a spread of the rash- not necessarily in places connected to the herald patch.

    It is "normal" to have some places itch more than others. It is certainly normal for it to get red after sweating/exercising/hot (or warm) showers, etc. Each person has things that are basically the same, and each person has something unique to them in this nasty rash.

    I am a FIRM believer in knowing what you have, instead of just thinking you know. There are 5 rashes that look similar. You said you have an appointment with a dermatologist. Go. Get a scrape biopsy. I do not care if your dermatologist says, "oh, I KNOW what it is".... I was treated for ringworm for 6 months by a doctor who KNEW what it was..

    Keep us posted!

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