Eczema Treatment Care

Question by Dab: What’s the difference between Eczema and Pityriasis Rosea?

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Answer by ghostrider
Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis, which is an allergic reaction. Eczema is often very itchy and when you scratch it, the skin becomes red and inflamed.

It occurs in adults and children, but most often appears on babies. You are more likely to have eczema if you have a family history of the condition.

Pityriasis rosea is a rash that usually begins with a large, scaly, pink patch on the chest or back, which is called a “herald” or “mother” patch. It is frequently confused with ringworm, but antifungal creams do not help because it is not a fungus.

Pityriasis rosea often requires no treatment and it usually goes away by itself. However, treatment may include external or internal medications for itching.

Pityriasis rosea is most common in the spring and fall.

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I had my monthly approx. 2.5 weeks before I got this rash. I went to the doctor and he said it was this Pityriasis Rosea or contact dermatitis from my soap. He put me on predosone and said if it didn’t get better(which it hasn’t) that it was the Pityriasis Rosea. I was wondering if anyone got this when they were pg and what did they take to help the itchy rash. I have already tried to find some info online and am not getting many answers…and I can’t just go back to the doctor because I have no insurance.