2019
DOI: 10.18203/issn.2455-4529.intjresdermatol20193129
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Clinical profile of pityriasis rosea: a descriptive study from urban Karnataka

Abstract: <p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Pityriasis rosea (PR) is common, self-limited papulo-squamous dermatosis of unknown origin, which mainly appears in adolescents and young adults (10-35 years). It has a sudden onset, and in its typical presentation, the eruption is proceeded by a solitary patch termed “herald patch”, mainly located on the trunk. The objective of the study was to assess the clinical profile of pityriasis rosea.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Me… Show more

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“…In cases of diagnostic dilemma, we sought for skin biopsy though histopathology features are fairly nonspecific. southern part of India [8,9] . There are two studies in literature regarding the association of streptococcal infection with Pityriasis rosea however the results were conflicting [10,11] .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…In cases of diagnostic dilemma, we sought for skin biopsy though histopathology features are fairly nonspecific. southern part of India [8,9] . There are two studies in literature regarding the association of streptococcal infection with Pityriasis rosea however the results were conflicting [10,11] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%