Close-up of a red lesion (known as a herald patch) on the skin of a patient with pityriasis rosea. This is a common infection, probably viral, with th

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Close-up of a red lesion (known as a herald patch) on the skin of a patient with pityriasis rosea. This is a common infection, probably viral, with the herald patch preceding a generalised skin rash. The rash can cause substantial discomfort and itching. Treatment is typically with oral antihistamines or topical steroids to decrease the itching.

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Keywords: adult, body, clinical, close, close-, condition, dermatological, dermatology, detail, disease, disorder, healthcare, herald, human, lesion, medical, medicine, patch, patient, person, pityriasis, rash, red, rosea, scaly, skin