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 advised, if necessary, steroid-containing creams can also be used for a short time.
- Observance of general hygiene measures!
- Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use).
- Alcohol restriction (abstaining from alcohol)
Nutritional medicine
- Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
- Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
- Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
- Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
- See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
- Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.