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Pityriasis rosea. Pityriasis rosea is a type of skin rash. [2] Classically, it begins with a single red and slightly scaly area known as a "herald patch". [2] This is then followed, days to weeks later, by an eruption of many smaller scaly spots; pinkish with a red edge in people with light skin and greyish in darker skin. [4]
Pityriasis rosea. What it looks like: Pityriasis rosea is a rash where oblong, red scaly patches develop typically on the chest in the back, says Dr. Zeichner. “The rash develops in streaks and ...
Tinea versicolor (also pityriasis versicolor) is a condition characterized by a skin eruption on the trunk and proximal extremities. [1] The majority of tinea versicolor is caused by the fungus Malassezia globosa , although Malassezia furfur is responsible for a small number of cases.
Pityriasis rubra pilaris refers to a group of chronic disorders characterized by reddish orange, scaling plaques and keratotic follicular papules. [2]: 442 Symptoms may include reddish-orange patches (Latin: rubra) on the skin, severe flaking (Latin: pityriasis), uncomfortable itching, thickening of the skin on the feet and hands, and thickened bumps around hair follicles (Latin: pilus for hair).
Rash. A rash is a change of the skin that affects its color, appearance, or texture. A rash may be localized in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, bumpy, chapped, dry, cracked or blistered, swell, and may be painful. The causes, and therefore treatments for rashes, vary ...
Pityriasis alba. Pityriasis alba. Specialty. Dermatology. Pityriasis alba is a skin condition, a type of dermatitis, [1] commonly seen in children and young adults as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches on the face. It is self-limiting and usually only requires use of moisturizer creams.
Rosacea. Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that typically affects the face. [2][3] It results in redness, pimples, swelling, and small and superficial dilated blood vessels. [2] Often, the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin are most involved. [3]
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also spelled seborrheic dermatitis in American English) is a long-term skin disorder. [ 4 ] Symptoms include flaky, scaly, greasy, and occasionally itchy and inflamed skin. [ 2 ][ 3 ] Areas of the skin rich in oil -producing glands are often affected including the scalp, face, and chest. [ 4 ]