Home > Diseases & Conditions > Pityriasis Rosea > Diagnosis &
Tests The rash of pityriasis rosea can look like eczema,
ringworm or psoriasis. Infection with syphilis also can cause a
similar rash. If your doctor thinks you might have syphilis, he
or she will order a blood test to find out. Pityriasis Rosea by
DL Stulberg, M.D., and J Wolfrey, M.D. (American Family
Physician January 01, 2004,
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