10 Pityriasis Rosea Facts
Fact #8: Has Excellent Prognosis
Pityriasis rosea is a self-limiting condition. It is generally benign and has an excellent prognosis. Since it is not contagious, affected patients do not need to be isolated and can return to school or work. Pityriasis rosea typically lasts between 6 to 8 weeks but can also last as long as 3 to 6 months.
The main concern in pityriasis rosea is the pigmentary changes (both hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation), which develops as the lesions heal. Some complications of that may develop include bacterial superinfections and premature delivery, miscarriage, neonatal hyporeactivity, or neonatal hypotonia among pregnant women.
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