10 Pityriasis Rosea Facts
Fact #7: Most Common for Ages 10 to 35 Years
Although pityriasis rosea has been observed in individuals of all ages, it is most common among individuals between the ages of 10 to 35 years old. According to existing literature, the youngest patient reported with pityriasis rosea was 3 months while the oldest was 85 years old. It is also slightly more commonly seen among females compared to males with a ration of 2:1 or 3:2 in the United States.
Although there is no racial predominance, more intensely pigmented individuals such as those of African heritage tend to have more widespread disease.
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