This image displays a typical site of involvement for pityriasis rosea, displayed as light pink, scaly, slightly elevated lesions. This image displays a rash with slight scaling that is typical of pityriasis rosea. This image displays a rash with slight scaling that is typical of pityriasis rosea. This image displays the round or oval lesions of pityriasis rosea following skin lines like "Christmas tree branches" on the patient's back. In people with darker skin, the small, scaly patches of pityriasis rosea may look more brown than pink. In severe pityriasis rosea, numerous small bumps may run together. This image displays the pink, slightly scaly skin patches typical of pityriasis rosea. The patches of pityriasis rosea are typically oval, often parallel to each other, and may have an edge of scaling at the outside border. Pityriasis rosea in people with darker skin can look more brown than pink.
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Picture of Pityriasis Rosea: This image displays a typical site of involvement for pityriasis rosea, displayed as light pink, scaly, slightly elevated lesions. Divider line
This image displays a typical site of involvement for pityriasis rosea, displayed as light pink, scaly, slightly elevated lesions.
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Who's At Risk
Pityriasis rosea can occur in people of any age, any race, and either sex, but it is most common in teens and young adults (10–40 years old). Pityriasis rosea is uncommon in children younger than 5 years old.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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