Pityriasis rosea is a common skin condition that causes a set of temporary red, scaly rashes. These mild rashes aren't contagious and usually clear up without medical treatment in 10 weeks or less. To ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Some red spots on the skin can be harmless, while others may require medical attention. Conditions like heat rash, cherry angiomas, lichen planus, ...

Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an acute inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythematous scaling papules and macules. PR lesions are most commonly distributed over the trunk and proximal extremities ...

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...

Q. I was just diagnosed with pityriasis rosea. Are there any supplements I should be taking? A. Pityriasis rosea is a skin rash that looks worse than it feels and goes away on its own, usually within ...

Cases of pityriasis rosea, a fairly common skin rash, dropped significantly during the mask wearing days of COVID-19. But now that fewer are wearing masks in public cases of the skin condition have ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. GLASGOW — Individuals given COVID-19 vaccination may experience a wide range of dermatologic ...