In pityriasis rosea there are slightly raised pink, scaly 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 very fine, scaly, oval, slightly elevated lesions typical of pityriasis rosea. In people with darker skin, the rash of pityriasis rosea can appear as very dark, scaly, slightly elevated lesions. In severe pityriasis rosea, numerous small bumps may run together. This image displays a rash on the patient's trunk typical of pityriasis rosea. In the displayed image, the large red circle on the upper chest is the "herald patch" 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.
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In pityriasis rosea there are slightly raised pink, scaly lesions.
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Pityriasis rosea can occur in anyone of any age or race, though it is most common in teens and young adults.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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