Attacks most often last 4 - 8 weeks. Symptoms may disappear by 3 weeks or last as long as 12 weeks.
The rash starts with a single large patch called a herald patch. After several days, more skin rashes will appear on the chest, back, arms, and legs.
The skin rashes:
Are often pink or pale red Are oval in shape May be scaly May follow lines in the skin or appear in a "Christmas tree" pattern May itch
What are the symptoms of Pityriasis rosea?
Attacks most often last 4 - 8 weeks. Symptoms may disappear by 3 weeks or last as long as 12 weeks.
The rash starts with a single large patch called a herald patch. After several days, more skin rashes will appear on the chest, back, arms, and legs.
The skin rashes:
Are often pink or pale red Are oval in shape May be scaly May follow lines in the skin or appear in a "Christmas tree" pattern May itch