Christmas Tree Pityriasis Rosea

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Christmas Tree Pityriasis Rosea. Smaller spots will continue to appear in the same area. It is characterized by a herald patch followed by scaly oval patches on the trunk and proximal extremities in a Christmas-tree appearance. Although it can occur at any age it is seen most often in those between the ages of 10 and 35.

This most often involves burning itching. However each child may experience symptoms differently. Pityriasis rosea most often affects teenagers and young adults.

Symptoms of pityriasis rosea These may include sore throat fever aches nausea and fatigue. It is unknown what exactly causes the Christmas tree rash. Symptoms of pityriasis rosea Feeling unwell.

Then a single large spot may appear on your chest stomach or back. It can affect anyone but its more common in older children and young adults aged 10 to 35. Less than 10 of pityriasis rosea cases exhibit an inverse pattern meaning the rash appears in skin folds such as the armpits or groin.

The following are other common symptoms of pityriasis rosea. About 25 of patients with pityriasis rosea will have mild to severe symptoms associated with the rash. The rash is often described as a Christmas Tree like distribution.