Therapeutic target Improvement of the symptomatology Therapy recommendations Local therapy (topical therapy) with steroid-containing externals (drugs for external application) is used to treat itching, if necessary: Do not treat more than 20% of the body surface Perform therapy only for a short time! See also under “Further therapy“.
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate pityriasis rosea (rose lichen): Initial symptoms The first sign is usually the so-called mother plate, which often appears on the trunk; this is a good coin-sized, scaly, pinkish spot on the chest or back In addition, headache (cephalgia), fatigue, nervousness may occur Note: A manifestation on the genital … Rose Lichen (Pityriasis Rosea): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Pathogenesis (disease development) The pathogenesis is not clear. Etiology (causes) Several theories are currently being discussed, including a suspected association with the herpes virus. In addition, other skin diseases such as atopy, acne (e.g., acne vulgaris), or seborrheic dermatitis are thought to possibly play a role.
Pityriasis rosea (rose lichen) usually heals without therapy. However, supportive treatment of the, often very severe, itching may be necessary. General measures Treatment of itching: Irritation caused by washing with various detergents (substances in detergents that facilitate the cleaning process) or mechanical irritation should be avoided. Supportive oil baths can be performed. Re-greasing creams are … Rose Lichen (Pityriasis Rosea): Therapy
Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of pityriasis rosea (florose lichen). Family history Are there frequent skin diseases in your family? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What skin symptoms (coin-sized, scaly, pink patch) have you noticed? How long have these skin changes been present? … Rose Lichen (Pityriasis Rosea): Medical History
Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Eczema Pityriasis alba – common, non-contagious skin disease that occurs mainly in children. It manifests itself by dry, fine-scaly, light patches that appear mainly on the face, which leads to unpigmented foci Psoriasis (psoriasis) Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Syphilis – sexually transmitted disease transmitted by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Tinea … Rose Lichen (Pityriasis Rosea): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Consequential diseases or complications of pityriasis rosea (rose lichen) are not known.
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing) of the skin First sign is usually the so-called mother plate, which often appears on the trunk; this is a good coin-sized, scaly, pinkish spot on the chest or … Rose Lichen (Pityriasis Rosea): Examination
