For anyone suffering right now, ur skin WILL go back to normal. I had the worse case of this last year and it lasted 3 month before it started fading. This made me start taking care of my skin (the rash makes u start appreciating your skin) so my skin is super healthy now.
Were you prescribed anything? Mine is pretty severe and I was put on prednisone and prescribed cream for it. I have been off the prednisone for 2 days and am now seeing new ones form. Its just so annoying. Its not extremely prickly like it was before the prednisone
Currently going through this right now😭. Had no idea what it was until looking around different types of rashes/etc. My primary doc confirmed it. Now is all about the waiting game.
@@graysonarabia3866 Not completely yet. Im in month 6. I still have some small bumps on my stomach but for the most part its clear and not flaring up with new spots. I didn't clear up until month 5, but its not as common to have it that long. There is actually a pretty large group on Facebook that people share their experiences on. Its interesting how much the side effects vary from each case.
I experienced P.R. probably over 15+ years ago now. Just looking at those pictures brought me near tears. As an African American woman, I was covered in black welts from my neck down. People were scared to be near me. I did see a dermatologist and received care. Most of the scarring disappeared [98.9%] except my back. One fortunate habit that came out of this experience was my introduction to sunscreen. If anyone is experiencing P.R. now, follow your medical providers recommendations, including what you learned in this video and do not SCRATCH. Breathe deeply and know you will be your fabulous self once again soon.
mine is accompanied by annoying flu-like symptoms so on top of hyper itch all over the body, I get dizzy and tired very easily so I have to be in bed most of the time.
I just went to the doctor today and they told me that this is wha i have, however i guess mine is super mild and it’s really not itchy at all, just wondering how long it took you to get rid of this?
Rice Bunny thank you so much! My 16th birthday is 2 weeks away and i need this GONE! Did you use the products on your face as well? Many people I’ve seen said it was more on the rest of their body and not their face but mine is mostly on my face
@@kurapikakurta3863 Do Aveeno body wash and moisturizer work well? one of my friend has been suffering PR too, please give me some advice to get rid of PR?
Thank you for this informative video. I got diagnosed with this condition yesterday and leading up to my appointment I was terrified. The spots appeared and spread so quickly I was convinced I had bed bugs or some bacterial skin condition. I feel good knowing it will clear up eventually on its own, but it’s still been a stressful experience. To anyone out there currently experiencing this, I’m sending you love and light!
I decided to come back to these videos because I was able to stop my pityriasis rosea from spreading. -a week before first rash- I had swollen lymph nodes indicating some sort of virus, but I ignored it -day 1- I saw an oval-shaped rash on my neck, but didn’t think much of -day 3 to 5- It started to slowly spread toward my chest, so I researched online and self-diagnosed it as pityriasis rosea & freaked out -day 6- I went to a doctor and was diagnosed as pityriasis rosea and said it would spread, but naturally go away -day 6- I did my own research online & order L-Lysine supplements online -day 7- I started going outside in direct sunlight at least 15 minutes every morning (before 10AM), took L-Lysine supplements every day, and took an oatmeal bath almost every night, and used oatmeal-based moisturizer (Aveeno) on my neck -day 10- The rashes stopped spreading and it never went beyond my chest I can’t guarantee it will work on everyone, but I was so surprised it worked for me after sooo many people said it was going to spread no matter what I hope it helps!
I got diagnosed today! 3 weeks ago I had covid. Apparently 2023 is not my year lol! I'm extremly nosophobic and because of this I'm very anxious about it. Luckily it's not that serious so it's okay! Wish to all a great year and a healthy life!
I was diagnosed about three weeks ago, I was at work when I notice some unusual spot on my arm and leg upper back and they itches a lot I went in a panic mode because of where I'm staying ,I'm from Jamaica but reside in cape town , and I really want to go home
THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US A PERSON OF COLOR ! I googled this after being diagnosed with it and couldn’t find an example of one person of color. I scrolled through a bunch of pictures and couldn’t find one example to compare myself to. I’m so glad I came across this video! 💕
I am about rid of my PR. It lasted about 2.5 - 3 months. I believe stressing about your PR will make it worse so please try to stay calm, this too shall pass. My doctor prescribed me Selenium Sulfide 2.5 % Lotion, which I used, I also used Aveeno body wash, Aveeno oatmeal bath, Aveeno hydrocortisone and Aveeno body lotion. Also lukewarm showers are a must!! But for me I believe what helped me stay calm and focused during this time was to get closer to God. He truly showed me by putting all my trust and belief in him I could be healed. As soon as I did that I swear it started to clear up. I didn't worry about it or stress and I just saw it slowly disappear. It will go away! You just have to believe God will heal you 🙏🏼
Thank you so much cc God bless you it's been now almost 1 and ahalf months with it BUT I've started praying about it and worrying less since my trust is in God.thanks I will try the lotion as well
For the longest time i thought this was ringworm. I was so relieved to find out it wasnt contagious or serious and would go away itself. Took so long for the doctors to identify what it is too. Still currently have it. In my 5-6th week and the rashes seem to have paused for now but still itchy. The video was very informative! Thank you!
I was diagnosed with ringworm, almost 2 weeks ago, but am adamant it’s not ringworm and am trying to get a 2nd opinion. I am almost certain this is what I have since it fits to a T and my 5mo nursling and 2yo (or rest of family) haven’t gotten it from me. On week 3 of having it now 😬
Ugh same! Also thought it was ringworm and was so relieved to find out it’s not contagious. I thought I was having a major ringworm outbreak. Embarrassing! Haha. Thankfully the urgent care Dr I saw knew what it was pretty much right away…. I’m only 2 weeks in. Still have new little spots coming here and there… hopefully this whole thing goes away soon.
I'm experiencing P.R right now. My neck is really itchy. I'm really insecure even more now because i just got a new job. So my life is stressful enough as it is. But this isn't the end, after this is gone i know I will glow again and be my true self. Thank you Dr. Dray
I had this a couple of years ago over about an eight week period from herald patch to progression from back to chest, then stomach.Unable to see my doctor at the time and not knowing what it was , the itching was excruciating. ( particularly at night, and hot showers would really aggravate). I ended up grinding whole cloves and making a paste with vitamin e. It does give you a stinging pain for a while, but it seemed to anaesthetise the areas and helped immensely to get sleep and provide relief from itching.I think this may have helped healing by reducing scratching which really adds to the aggravation. Also used Calomine lotion towards the end. After it had mostly healed, the doctor confirmed diagnosis by the photos of herald patch and rash over the time period. Told the doc how I was dealing with it, and he said just keep doing what you're doing. My thoughts go out to anyone suffering this and looking for relief. It really can drag on, but the body gets on top of it eventually.
Just diagnosed with this last week and i was so alarmed at how quickly the rash spreads! Typically just as summer is around the corner, i have to start covering up cos I'm so self conscience of it. It gives me hope to see so many comments that it doesn't scar because at the moment i can't imagine it fading without scarring me for life. Fingers crossed
wow, i knew you before but now im in a state that makes me relate so well to your video. ive had this pityriasis rosea for about 3 weeks now and im quite annoyed by this rash but when you said "and thats the beauty of our immune system; it does a lot for us, that we dont even recognise as an otherwise healthy individuum; you may have had a virus pass through and you didnt even have a clue" - that really made me thankful. awesome video and thank you!
This video helped relieve my anxiety about a recent outbreak🙌🏼It started off as a patch on my rib which I didn’t give much thought because it looked like a bruise. Recently it started getting itchy so I started panicking because I noticed more daughter patches showing up all over my torso. I have been applying calendula extract and using homemade natural beeswax body butter and it’s finally going away. Thank you for this very helpful information! Update: its finally clearing up!
Sounds about the same as mine ...the heard patch is on the side of my rib, under my underarm area...it was so big, I first thought I laid on something and bruised it....then it started looking shiny and scaly, at the same time😅...I got shook...had a dental appointment at the VA one day and since I was in the building and had had this patch for a week and 1/2 by then and the smaller ones were forming....I said let me go bother one of the nurses, since my Dr. is usually pretty busy...the nurse didn't know fully what it was so she ended up having to grab my Dr. anyway....she came in and in one glimpse said P.R....and reassured me that it would be ok....fast forward to today (about 3 weeks since seeing Dr.) I am itchhhhhhhinggggg and they seem to have stopped appearing (🤞🏾) but it's not gone by far...The cool showers suck...I want my body back🙄
@@Dvorah__X that’s the same exact spot I got my first patch and omg it’s a nightmare at first! I thought I was going to be stuck like that for months and it was during the summer when it was so hot😩I was close to going to the doctor but due to Covid they didn’t have any available appointments for weeks and I did not want to go to emergency🙃luckily I found this video and they started going away before my appointment, the key is to have patience and even though it’s hard not to stress over it try to keep the stress levels down. Hopefully you’re cleared up by now!💞
@@missdramatica2604 nah not close...but looks better..just still a bit itchy...got some l-lysine supplements but they're humongous..I've only taken 2 so far...got them on the 6th
I came back to say that I’ve been here, and it went away on its own after 10 weeks. The hives were gone first but my body was still itchy where they used to be. Especially when my body was overheating. Hang in there, it will go away. Neosporin was my best friend during this time. You got this.
@@namandoshi4478has the itching reduced for you since or has it started going away? I'm in week 4 and the itching reduced significantly since I started moisturizing with Aveeno (which contains oat formula which is supposed to soothe the itching).
So thankful for this video and a lot of the comments on here. One thing I saw a lot of was try not to focus much on it. That has helped me so much. I feel the Less you pay attention to it the easier it will go away. The first couple days I was so stressed I felt the itchy-ness was beyond worse but once I tried to not focus on it, take my allergy meds in the morning and rubbed hydrocortisone or calamine, then just went about my day the less itchy it was for. I’ve had it for a month now I don’t use any cream and it’s gradually going away. :) so thanks to everyone’s tips it really helped! 😊
Yep! I had it years ago starting on the torso! Weirdest rash I’ve ever seen. Doctor diagnosed right away and said I’d probably never have it again. I remember it didn’t itch. Great video!
I had this about a year ago. Got it once summer started. Started off as itchy bumps that turned into darker marks. As a woman of color the marks just got darker and very obvious. It spread down from my neck, chest , thighs trailing down my thighs. My back was covered but my back was how I realized what I had after doing tons of research and going to urgent care twice. My back had the tree like form that’s common with PR. And at night the itchiness just got worse. I used a lot of thick moisturizers and exfoliated with those shower gloves when they started to peel excessively. There was scarring that I used some rose hip oil and sunscreen to try to help with that. I really would wish this on anybody. Hopefully I never get it again because it really takes a toll on self esteem 🙁
I’m dealing with this currently. Do you still have scarring? What all did you use to fade the masks? My herald patch is huge on and right on my hip. The marks are getting so dark.
Same here day 14- I’m olive skin tone - herald patch on calf - it’s mostly on torso and underarms and if itches so bad. I’m afraid of hyperpigmentation as well
Thank you for your continued support for bringing science-based skin care information to all of us. You helped so many! Happy Friday! Almost the weekend🙂🍁
thank you so much , i hate how my skin looks. when i look at my body in the mirror i cry, its so ugly. im glad ita winter time so i can cover up. when im doing it doesn't bother me. but when i take my clothes off it starts to itch. thank you thank you for this 😔❤
strups i have and i wasn’t minding it until it got all over my face and it’s itchy and I’m sooo tired of it it’s been like 2 months probably it’s really a pain in the ass
Same second time round and it’s on my face, scalp, arms and legs and on my front and back, it’s literally every where, hands, everywhere! And my goodness it’s itchy! Nightmare!
Okay so I now have PR for the second time. My advice is: Home treatments: L-Lysine, 30 mins a day in the sun, oatmeal baths, chamomile on the itchy parts, vitamin E oil. From the doctor: Dermovate Cream ( Clobeatsol Propionate) and Flucloxallinin antibiotics The first time I had it no one knew what it was, took me a really long time to get the right treatment meaning it spread. MOISTURISER is key, no fragrance. Diprobase from the pharmacy is good. Stay calm, it will be okay. First time around I had it over my whole body even my face, but once I had the right treatment it cleared up in a few weeks, left marks for a few months and was completely gone. Mines come back, from extensive research I think it’s from having COVID and my immune system being weak, following that I had the vaccine and then a cold and I was parting a lot.
I am experiencing this at the moment and the itching is absolutely non stop. I have it nearly everywhere and the only thing that seems to calm it down is applying coconut oil. Tried medicated creams and found it didn’t work (after consulting a doctor). The itching sensation is so similar to eczema!! I can’t wait for it to leave!!
Got diagnosed with this today...wasn't a good day. Had to call my newborn's pediatrician and let them advise me if it was safe to hold my child...that was awful, but I got the OK. Then I had to tell my wife, which was a little easier. Then I had to go to a lab without an appointment, and sit in a waiting room four hours until I could get bloodwork, just to rule out syphilis, which the doctor said I absolutely do NOT have, but I'm a completist and I want to rule that out indefinitely. So now I wait for Monday and my results, watching UA-cam videos and scratching myself because I'm itchy despite the Sarna I'm liberally applying. To anybody reading this and going through it too, hang in there, we'll get through it and I'll see you on the other side.
It’s amazing how much they know about herpes. I was raped in 2019 and got symptoms, I couldn’t walk at all. The Doctor didn’t have any clue only (Dr.Ani John) on UA-cam has the complete medication,
I had PR for the past 3 weeks and it is almost completely gone- only have slight discolouration which is fading. What I used: Taking 3000mg of Lysine tablets daily & PRREEZE PR Relief cream. Hope this helps anyone else and it will get better ☺️
So glad to see someone recommending lysine. I will up my dose. I am taking 2000 mg daily. I was diagnosed two days ago and immediately got on the lysine and no more new spots. I had the herald patch for one week and began getting a little spots a day before I took my first dose of lysine. I took it because I read that PR is from herpes six or seven. Remembered hearing that lysine helps other types of herpes virus infections.
@@artsanctuary3494 that’s exactly right, Lysine was a saviour to me and it immediately stopped new patches from forming and within the next few days the spots I had were all fading and they have not come back since. I take Lysine 2-3 times a week for maintenance and I noticed that not only it helps with skin it also helps with mouth ulcers prevention & healing. I hope it all goes well for you 🤞
If you aren currently struggling with this your skin will get better ! I had it BAD and I never thought I would be myself again , but everything cleared up & didn’t leave any marks.
how long did it take ? i’ve been dealing with this since about october. i went to the doctors when i got the herald patch and they prescribed me eczema cream and said it’s probably just an eczema flare up. the patch went away but now i just have the rest of the stuff mainly on my torso it’s so annoying
@@ye0sangism511 they told me the same thing I’m like yalll it’s not eczema but I got mine in September and it went away like late December , early January. They ended up having to give me an oral medication and cream
I had this rash twice! The first time it appeared on my face and body, and disappeared within 12 weeks. The second time it came around, it lasted for two years and took a toll on my mental health and self-image. This video was very informative!
Yeah that is a very important part of dermatology. There are so many differences between how rashes and diseases and skin and hair issues present in different racial groups.
GOT THIS 2 TIMES. I was diagnosed with this when I was 23. Got the big spot on the middle of my back the little spots on lower abdomen and thighs. I noticed stiffness in my elbows. The rash never went to my lower legs or forearms. Now I'm about to turn 50 and have it again. I know it's not contagious because I live alone and haven't been around people. This time it started with the big spot on my shoulder and started getting small spots near it on my arm. Starting to get some on chest and abdomen. Ones on my back start out as short red lines rather than spots. I feel tired with joint pain and Allegra helped with the itching. Going in the sun made more spots both times. I have not been on any new medications, but I did have alot of stress before I got this.
Had this about two years ago at the age of 62.Very severe form covered all my torso.Started with a herald patch on my upper right arm which was half an inch oval rash.Worst case of itching followed an about 12 weeks duration.Best solution for me was to apply antiseptic cream used for nappy rash at night after a bath using lots of head and shoulders shampoo (used for dandruff and itching scalp) using a soft bristle bath brush in circular motions over the affected areas.The itching will certainly lessen.Wear a tshirt in bed, change each day..always use a fresh towel and put the used one in the wash away from any one who shares your bathroom.Once your rash has subsided start To massage the areas of skin affected with gentle open palm circular movements.This will restore the condition of your skin which can become crepey after a severe episode.Everything healed , no long term issues.Thankyou for bringing this to peoples attention.
THANK YOU for this video!!! Especially showing it on skin of color!! This has eased all of my anxiety. Currently going through this randomly for the first time and it’s really stressed me out.
I got this rash while on vacation in San Diego at the end of May. I woke up in the middle of the night with fever and itching on my belly. I thought I was allergic to something. When I came home I still thought it was an allergic reaction and then I saw the spots and went to a dermatologist. I mainly had spots on my belly and my low back. I was not given any medication, it was basically over by the time I got to the doctor. But the pigmentation was there for over 2 years. I do not wish this on anyone....
I never post comments, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for posting this informative video! I’ve had PR for 3 months now, and I’m hoping it will go away soon. I have it on my face, neck, stomach, back, my sides, arms, and legs. Also, I already have eczema so the itching is awful, which makes my PR spread and flare up even worse! My dermatologist said I can apply my Betamethasone ointment or Eucerin creme on it to help calm the flare ups and the itching. I hope this helps someone and if you have it right now remember to try your best not to scratch and that you are not alone!
@@lauletiveloz7358i m very happy to hear that it went away for you. i hv had it for 3 months and a week, its still spreading unfortunately 😭. How long did it take to stop spreading and how long before everything faded? I feel so disgusting.
@@0w0-p2q I also felt very unattractive, self conscious, sad, frustrated and so many other emotions so I understand where you’re coming from. My rash started fading after about 5 months, but I believe it had a lot to do with having eczema since it would fade for a bit and then I would get super itchy and it would flare up again. It was an ongoing cycle. But don’t let that discourage you, I just wanted to be honest with you
It’s quite terrifying when you get it…thanks to the internet, I self-diagnosed as I was traveling internationally at the time, and no doctor seemed to be able to give me any insight as to what it was. I had a pretty severe flu-like sickness and was prescribed amoxicillin for whatever reason, and as stated here, I was no longer physically sick when the rash started. It intensified until week 5-6, then stagnated until it resolved at about 10 weeks. I thought I had contracted HIV or syphilis as I’d never heard of this before. It’s strange to me that so little information is available on this condition. Five years later, I’ve never had a recurrence, but it remains one of those mysterious medical chapters that instilled great fear and trauma in me! To anyone needing reassurance, it will go away and you will get back to normal soon enough!
Great timing! Earlier this week I was searching your video library for a video on Pityriasis Rosea. I believe it's what I have right now and I have an appointment with my Dr in a couple days to make sure it's nothing more serious. Although as of today it seems to be healing - the mother patch and the older daughter patches are starting to smooth out and lose their scaliness and roughness. It's been 3-4 weeks since the mother patch first appeared and I haven't done anything more than take cooler showers and moisturize per usual to help it along. Thanks, Dr. Dray!
My kiddo came down with this rash after a particularly yucky cold. We’re the kind of family that is not sick very often, so when we are, it’s rough. The rash hung out for quite a while, but it worked itself out eventually. Itchy and annoying, but it left the building after a month, or so. 😁 Thanks for the Friday class, Dr. Dray!❤️
I have this now. I thought I was reacting to a new body wash. It was just itchiness and tiny bumps that looked like goosebumps all over my arms and legs. I was scratching so hard I was getting bruises. The night before I went to the doctor I noticed a really big bruise (or so I thought) on the back of my leg. I’m glad I remembered to mention it to the doctor because as soon as he saw it he was sure it was pityriasis rosea. Now I’m getting these larger circles on my legs. I hope this doesn’t last too much longer.
I was able to beat this rash in a month using 2 things. Visits to a tanning bed 2-3 times a week. Preferably 3. and a cream called prreze. Use coconut oil while you wait for your prreze cream to be delivered. Making the rash dry up via sunlight or a tanning bed is the most important. Do not overlook this detail. I can not overstate how important that is. The cream works wonders as well.
I cannot overstate how recommending the use of tanning beds is putting people at risk of skin damage and long term risk of skin cancers. I have had several basal cell carcinomas, thought to be attributed to the use of tanning beds in my younger years. I currently have pityriasis rosea and would suggest sitting out this short term affliction with natural creams etc than risk long term damage
@@lougibbon5942 It took me 3 weeks to beat PR. A tanning bed 3 times a week for 3 weeks. I have read about people having PR for 3 months - 2 years. Not sure about you but Im going to a tanning bed if it comes back. I would not go on a tanning bed otherwise.
I had this for months and cried and cried and ruined my life I was so embarrassed to go out or do anything. I went on vacation in summer and laying out in the SUN ☀️all day healed and made them die down .
My 7 year old son was just diagnosed with this today. We thought the Herald rash was a burn from his pizza roll squirting onto his collar bone! 😂 He had it for about a week and a half, and it was drying up, and becoming more scaly before the big rash broke out all over his chest, upper back, and forehead. Up until then, I was treating his strange spot as a burn. At least he says it's not itchy! Thanks for the video!
This video helped to diagnose my 12 month old baby that has been going through this for 6 weeks. Three doctors and one pediatrician later, no one knew what it was. This is what she has. Mystery solved. I am so grateful.
I had this after getting a cold sore for the first time. My Harold spot started in between my chest and i had no idea what it was. Then started getting the red spots all over my torso. Went to the doctor and he told me to put a really thick moisturizer on and it’ll help with it going away. It never bothered me just made me feel insecure cause it was all over my chest.
As someone who has had this not once, not twice, but THREE miserable times, I appreciate all of the information about this skin condition/rash. The first time I had it was in 1997 and it took quite awhile for a diagnosis. On top of that, there wasn’t much else the physician told me. (I went to my pediatrician since I was only 15 the first time I had it.) Thank you so much for this video, Dr. Dray! Have a great weekend. ❤️
Tak XXIV The first time it seemed like forever, but it was probably about 3 months. The other two times it ran its course much quicker, probably more like 6 weeks or so.
Thank you for this! My rash started about 3months ago. Just in the past 2 weeks it has gotten so bad, I contacted my doctor because my mother who’s a nurse made a comment and my boyfriend said it might be ringworm. With some pictures my dr said it was this. Going in person to get confirmation. I have always had clear soft skin and this is really breaking my heart :( This video was so informative! Thank you 🙏 Update: apparently it’s been 6 months now, still has not gone away the patches I have are no longer itchy or dry but I now am left with both sides of my back and upper arms cover in dark spots. My starting patch did go away so I am hopeful I will have my clear skin back eventually.
@@Imsmarterthanallyall lol yup :( I just went out in the sun and my shoulders got burnt and my boyfriend said he thinks it looks like it’s going away because of it lol
ALSO USE THE ORANGE DIAL SOAP. That helped heal the spots for me and the sun ☀️. Way back then doctors would always say use the orange dial soap to help treat skin problems and such . That soap is the answer to so many problems lol . Trust me try it !
Just stumbled across your channel. I was just diagnosed with this yesterday and I am now breaking out with the small spots all over. Thank you so much for all of your helpful information!
I had this and I cried for days. Started with 2 Harold rashes lower stomach and back of shoulder. Then small bumps popped up on arms then afterwards everywhere. The bumps were regular skin color then got darker ( I’m African American)the more it stayed and while going away. During the time of having it during the summer months...Everytime I became hot (even during showers) my skin would sting and feel like pins and needles. I took cold showers and yes they itched like chicken pox. Did go away on it’s on though.
Today this video helped me calm and ease my mothers nerves after going to a few doctors with no answers. Thank you endlessly for taking the time to create this content, and even more so for including the difference in appearance and symptoms on black skin. Words can’t really express my gratitude. 💚
Wow, glad to hear that I was not alone in this. My skin is chocolaty brown and I didn't see much examples online. I got the herald patch on my thigh and from there I got the rash all over my body. I got the herald patch on Dec 23 - and it started clearing up mid Jan. It was so uncomfortable at night. It just kept me up and as it started clearing up it was so ashy and embarrassing. I will say that my skin was so clear like never before after it totally went away but my dermatologist did give me a crap ton of steroid cream to help clear it up.
Totally got this several years ago. I noticed the first spot, on my forearm and thought it was odd, but dismissed it until my torso and thighs had the pink patches. Mine lasted about 4-6 weeks. At the time I read that an active ingredient in anti-dandruff shampoo could help. Pretty sure it didn't, but it didn't make it worse.
Thank you sooo much for this! 💗 I've had what i thought was ringworm for WEEKS and no antifungal cream was working! It actually got WORSE so i freaked out and went to urgent care. They told me i had invasive candidiasis and would need oral antifungal pills ASAP. I went in today to a new doctor to get them and found out it was ACTUALLY pityriosis! I feel sooo much better just knowing that, i was really scared of having fungal infections forever lol, they seemed to be staying FOREVER. it's so nice to know this is going to go away. I also seem to be in the final stages you described, so THANK YOU! 💗
Hey, someone just liked this comment so i would like to give an update!! The pityriasis is COMPLETELY gone! Disappeared after about a month. It was all over my body, and now you could never even tell, except for the herald patch which still has a tiny bit of redness 2 months later, but is not even noticeable to others unless i point it out. if you're dealing with this i know it's really frustrating, but stay strong. It WILL get better ❤
Don't know if you still read this. I've been diagnosed with ringworm. Anti-fungal pills not working. I'm desperately trying other things. Did you use head n shoulders or oatmeal baths? thank you
I had this for several weeks a couple years ago; one thing that I've found that temporarily helps with the heat and itching is taking cold showers. God that helped me keep my sanity.
I had a 24hr bug, 2 days later I had the big patch on my wrist and then two days later my wrist had raised red bumps, fast forward 2 weeks and I am covered in them from shoulders too toes, some have gone scaly and are vanishing however other places are getting more aggressive. I take 2 antihistamines too deal with any itching that might accure. Today it’s gone to my hands. My doctors ain’t too keen on seeing me due to covid. I’ve gone through a self diagnose route. I have double base moisturiser and I think it helps and also don’t. I’m hoping I’ll get a doctors appointment tomorrow and it’s sorted out. I’m struggling with it even tho I’ve had it 2 weeks the worrying and stress and the feeling of everyone looking at it even tho they ain’t. This videos made me realise it’s not long term thankfully
Wash your body with Head and Shoulders shampoo! It works like charm! I first did not belief myself that i only needed the shampoo to heal the scratches and stop increasing them. But it works like magic!
I've had this for about 2 weeks now and it's finally going. What's been helping me is taking l-lysine tablets, using head & shoulders twice a day. Moisturising with E45, vaseline. Using Sanex & Nivea sensitive shower gel.
I had this last year. I consulted with a great dermatologist who new right away what it was (previously I went to the ER and they told me it was an allergic reaction) and told me what to expect over the next few weeks. I would have loved to watch your video then.
Because you spoken on darker complexions/equator folk/ black people, you have my attention. We are often left out on how it looks on our skin alone. Thank you. 🤩😍
I had this a couple years ago up the side of my neck and under my collar bone. I am an ICU nurse and had a Dr look at it at work because I was freaked out and had no idea what it was. They sent a picture of it to their Dermatologist friend who diagnosed it lol! Great video! Thanks Dr. Dray! :)
DR. DRAY YOU ARE A MIRACLE WORKER I SWEAR!! I already commented on this video 2 weeks ago but I just have to comeback here and wrote a progress report because I was just gobsmacked by the result in mine! So I had this 2 weeks ago and as I mentioned in my previous comment, mine was so debilitating, it literally had me in bed from the flu symptoms, on top of the unbearable itch that went with it. Using Dove unscented soap did nothing but made my Pityriasis a million times worse than it already did. The antihistamine my gp recommended wasn't helping either. I'd just fall asleep but when I wake up, my entire body is still incredibly itchy and stinging a little bit. Well I followed Dr. Dray's advise regarding the colloidal oatmeal. I used the Aveeno Body Wash in green bottle for my entire body, and then when my skin is still wet from the shower, I immediately apply the Aveeno Moisturizing Body Lotion all over (including my face). First time I used Aveeno I was ready to cry from so much relief!! It felt sooo nice on my skin, it honestly was my first time experiencing how a properly moisturized skin should look like. It's so surreal!! Literally just using the Aveeno for 2 straight days, twice a day(it's really humid and hot where I live) and my pityriasis was practically gone!!! I was so blown away at how quick it worked for me and how drastic the change was since I was already expecting to have the condition in 3 weeks at the very least. And now two weeks of continuously using Aveeno and my skin is smooth as a baby's bottom. The only thing I have left are the hyperpigmentations, which are super light now, I don't care much about them. Aveeno's the only product I'm using now, and I'll only come to Dr. Dray for skin care advice.
Thank you!!! This rash had me thinking I had bedbugs. I had wondered why the spots looked more like scales than bug bites. I also wondered why the ringworm I had wasn't going away. I have been putting expensive Lotrimin cream on it with no signs of results. Apparently it's not a ringworm. Lol
I also thought I had bed bugs, but only I had the spots... my husband didn’t have anything so we knew was something else. I went to the doctor yesterday and got the diagnosis of PR 😭😭😭 I’m so upset! I want this to go away 😔😔😔😔
I did the same bought the creams was washing my clothes and bed sheets like crazy with sanitizing wash. So glad it’ll hoped go way on its own. I’m on like week 2 of this hell.
@@cherrylistic4 did it? My husband has it and it’s been two weeks and his doctor said it talk 4-6 weeks for it to start to go away. It’s week 3 and now it’s fading but whenever he showers they become red.. We switched our soap and stuff to more clean stuff and hypoallgernic but he still gets it. It’s not as bumpy and has faded
I've had this rash since 2016, everytime it started to go away it came back and would spread. I have/had it on my neck, my chest, a little bit on my stomach and the huge Christmas tree pattern on my back. It has just started to go away. The only way I can get it to fade is by going to the tanning bed.
I have been suffering for this now over 3 months and I have never appreciated my skin before this rash came up. I was so scared but after seeing a dermatologist I was put at rest, but like the other comments say been a woman of color make the rash leave that dark spots which is clearly visible. I want to appreciate you a lot for this video cause I thought bathing with an antibiotic soap would help but obviously I was worsening the issue. Thanks a whole lot 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Please from this day I commented to this day right now it has increased massively from my back to my lap down to my hands please I’d appreciate anything that is affordable and can help. PS. From Nigeria
I really wish that i could have found this when i had it. For me i had it at the end of December (2019) and it lasted for about 2-3 months after. It originally started on the thigh (herald patch) about a week before the other circular patches but it then spread to the trunk, neck, legs and more. By about the 6 week mark, it had also started to spread to my ears, face,scalp, feet, arms and all of the lower body (avoiding my palms and soles). Every doctor i went to (6 different doctors) said that it was an allergic reaction to medication (that i took once after i had already found a larger circular scaly patch on my thigh)or eczema. Although they said that, they looked just as perplexed and also started to ask for punch biopsies. So after suffering with it being EVERYWHERE and being about an 8/10 on the itchiness meter (being about a 4/10 when using moisturizers) i went to a dermatologist (this was at about week 9) and found out that i had an extremely abnormal version of pityriasis rosea. Go figure. So after learning that it was going the flaky stage i was so releaved. So yeah that was my experience (not to mention that for all of the months that i had it i still had to go to a uniformed high school. So to anyone who is going through this, know that you can get through this, and ignore all the comments.
Currently going through this, just got the official diagnosis from the dermatologist. I am glad that it will go away, because as a person with dark skin, the hyperpigmentation is no joke.
It's undeniably the worst phase of my life,l feel like my skin is burning and the rash seem to get worse each day,more than physical pain,the emotional torture is beyond words,lam terrified to look at myself in the mirror not to mention how my self confidence has been bruised,l hope & pray that one day l will come back & appreciate as well as inspire someone.Many thanks Doc for the healthy tips & all of you who shared your experiences & assuring us that it shall be okay.l've had flawless, beautiful skin literally all my life without any healthty skin routines,pple wld ask me what l used & each time l'd say anything they would think lam trying to hide my secret yet that was me,now l've learnt never to take my skin for granted, if ever lam to get well again frm this heartbreaking P.R.
Thank you for this, Dr. Dray! I am suffering with this rash now and I felt it so weird coz it only affects my torso and chest! I was so worried for the past 2 weeks with the unusual spreading of the rashes. I find mine very itchy and managed with hydrocortisone ointment. It’s spring here by the way in New Zealand! I love all your educational skin care videos, so thank you! 🤍
Finnaly someone giving a good explanation. I looked online, couldn’t find what causes it. I had it twice and a doctor gave me fungal creme 😒 after that they send me to dermatologist and of course I got the wrong diagnose. Thank you Dr. Dray 🌸
My 10 year old just got diagnosed with this condition. Even though I was at least 90% sure that’s what it was prior to walking into the he doctors office, I still needed confirmation from our Doctor. Fortunately it doesn’t itch and is not uncomfortable, I think it’s worrying me more than him. So far oatmeal baths seem to reduce the redness ( my child is half hispanic so his patches are more so red/pinkish). This video was very calming, thank you!
Thank you for this post, and for including the specifics of this issue as it affects different populations. We're all human, but there is specificity! Always appreciate your content. I'm sunscreened and I have subscribed!
Thanks for this very informative video. I've been sort of chasing random zebras for a few months now with various doctors and I think my diagnosis has finally settled on pityriasis rosea. First noticed rather small red patch on wrist, but within a week or two, it had blossomed to a large red, somewhat scaly area covering the entire area between my thumb and forefinger, but nearly perfectly circular. Doctors started trying various corticosteroids (OTC, triamcinolone, clobetasol) to absolutely zero effect, and actually developed another circular area about an inch higher on my affected hand. Dermatologist tried ketoconazole and doxycycline oral, again to no effect, and within a week, a new area on the opposite hand emerged (funnily in exactly the same area between my thumb and forefinger) (I'm nothing if not bilaterally congruent!) That's where I'm at now. Zero itchiness, zero pain, just four REALLY large circular blood-red areas on my hands. Nothing's on my back or trunk as of yet. A new doc has suggested Benadryl, but seems to take the opinion that nothing really is going to hasten its departure. Sort of a wait and see thing. I wondered if perhaps an antiviral like valacyclovir would help, since research seems to suggest its viral in nature. No one has agreed with me on that, haha. I've stopped with the antifungal and corticosteroid creams. They really weren't doing anything and my initial doc wanted me to use the antifungal for three months. I suppose I'm a bit relieved to know that it's not contagious nor is it spread via contact with affected areas. So pretty much it's going to erupt wherever it erupts, through no cause of my own. Looks like I'm just going to have to be patient and wait for the areas to resolve on their own. It is still a bit shocking to look down at my hands and see these four huge red spots there every day. I'm wondering if new areas will continue to emerge up along my arms, up my neck and face or across to my trunk area. Guess that's specific to each patient. I was also interested to read that infants are believed to contract the virus which then lies dormant until some time later? Anyway, thanks for the video and having a place to share my thoughts, worries and musings. It's really a skin condition I'd never before heard of!
I got diagnosed yesterday and I’m actually so relieved. I was freaking out that it was ringworm and have been washing my sheets and everything else I’ve touched daily.
I was diagnosed with Pityriasis Rosea 2 times. The first time the rash was worse than the second time. Although both times it was itchy, and I felt generally ill like body aches. I hope I never get it again! Thanks for the information!
I had it 5 years ago and it lasted about 10 weeks. I am getting it again. It stopped spreading in week 7 or 8. It has been almost 9 week now. My arm is 90% healed and other spots are fading gradually everyday. Hopefully it will go away in a few more weeks.
Hi Dr. Dray. I had this forty years ago and my family doctor knew what it was. I remember the name because I was taking a botany class and there is a shrub called pittosporum on our campus and the rash was rosy in color. Fortunately, I don’t remember my rash being very itchy and it was able to be concealed by my clothing. I have only had it once. It is unsightly. Thanks for discussing it so well. I always wondered what caused it.
i wish i knew this when i had it. i got vague answers and vague google searches and just got told to cream up and use uv therapy if the scars were bad. scar free for a year now but its very reassuring to know some detail behind it. you're a gem Dr Dray!
My skin colour doesn’t change and it doesn’t itch but rash doesn’t go away. It changes the look of my skin (my skin looks textured but doesn’t feel that way). I was diagnosed.
Me too. I was like, why do I have ringworm all over. Am I dirty. Then I thought about it and I figured it could not be ringworm. I went to the dermis she said that as soon as she saw it.
SAME! I thought I was going to infect my pets and my spouse. I was sanitizing all my bedding. keeping lotrimin cream company in business. Finally went to a derm after two weeks.
Love the Friday Q & A to learn about so many skin conditions and what to do. This series is so very helpful! Photos are super helpful too! Thank you. 😊💙💙
Thank you for this! I had ringworm a couple years ago which I’ve never experienced then covid and I’m pretty sure I have some sort of immune system issue going on that manifests on my skin. It started with me developing scaly patches on my upper arms, torso and one bigger patch near my groin (assuming herald patch). It’s went on for almost 6 weeks now and my body goes from not itchy at all to intensely itchy (weirdly coinciding with certain clothing so possibly a textile allergy going on too!) by far the biggest anxiety inducer has been the not knowing. My doc initially assumed eczema but then suggest PR due to presentation and persistence. Waiting on a dermo referral which I’ve been told could take up to a year 😢 it’s truly maddening the not knowing but really appreciate your wealth of knowledge on the subject. Thank you!
What a clear, understandable explanation! I have this now & was diagnosed by dermatologist. It’s finally subsiding & hope it completely clears up. Thank you Dr Dray👌
What did you put in it? My son has it, it’s been 3 weeks and and he works close to heat, and it gets irritated Bc off heat. Doctor told him to use neosporin. I wonder if it’s safe to use every night. He takes Benadryl before going to sleep. It itches a little only no much.
I don’t remember, I think 5-6 weeks. I would rub fresh aloe Vera all over his body twice a day mainly at night before going to bed. He would leave it on. He would use aveeno body wash for sensitive skin. Also he took L-Lysine capsules daily plus multivitamin. He tried several remedies but this worked on him. Everyone is different.
I am 22 and I just got checked out and they told me I had this. I thought it was ringworm at first, so I was scared it was contagious, so finding out that I had pityriasis rosea was a bit of a relief. I, for some reason, have 2 herald patches, one on my chest and then on my back. I hate this!! I have it on my neck and down my arms as well. Thank you for the informative video; watching made me feel a little more calm and hopeful about getting through this.
@@SheFlawlesssss yes it cleared up entirely after about a month & a half! I didn't use anything, since I read in several different places that there wasn't anything really to do besides wait it out- so I did, and it DID go away, which was a total relief
I am so glad. I am on my 2nd week and its driving me nuts. Its so itchy and its every where except my face. But i get new marks everyday. At what point will new breakouts stop happening?
I am 21 and i m dealing with this right now....when did this stopped spreading..i m so stressed looking at my body...can you tell me when will this stop spreading
@@rashu6037 I had it spread/new breakouts for around a month and a half, but after that it completely faded away within another 2-3 weeks. It was alarming while it was happening, but it seems it is totally harmless and will go away on it's own. Best wishes ( :
Oh my goodness! I think this is what I have now. The pics and how you describe it is exactly what I’ve been experiencing for about 1 month. Getting blood work and my physical done this week to have it seen but this video really eased my mind about it while I wait
I've had this twice!! Thanks for doing a video on it! I had it confirmed by my doctor. I had a harold's patch but didn't know what it was. Then suddenly felt sick one day and felt nauseous for about 24 hours then broke out. The first time I had it the rash lasted 3 months. It was rough mentally and very uncomfortable. I used Gold bonds eczema relief both times. I was prescribed steroids the second time but decided to see if the accupuncture I was receiving regularly would help first. It went away a week later! Could have gone away on it's own but interesting if it did indeed help 🤔
I had this about 3 yrs ago but for the last month, I’ve had what looks like a Harold’s patch on my elbow so I’m almost positive that another breakout is coming. Would you mind explaining what you mean when you say that your second breakout went away after a week? If I start getting acupuncture, it may go away within a week? I want to do whatever you did, exactly how you did it so that I can get rid of this ASAP.. I don’t think I can go through a second round of this. Your help is appreciated🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you for posting this video. I had this when I was younger and the doctor didn’t explain anything to me. She only wrote on the a piece of paper ‘’pityriasis rosé de Gibert’’ (in french). I am happy to understand what I had years later.
OMG Thank you so much for this video! I'm suffering from P.R right now and the inside of my mouth was hurting but I didn't put 2 + 2 together. But now I know!! 👍
Happy Friday Dr Dray! I have never heard of this. So interesting to learn about all these skin conditions. I really enjoy learning about anything medical. When I was little, my aunt had several cool medical books including one on skin diseases with lots of photos. Whenever we went to visit her I would spend hours reading those books. Fascinating! Enjoy your weekend. 😊
My Harold patch started Jan 4 and the rash initially spread on my stomach and breasts. It was unbearably itchy! I thought it was bedbugs so I didn’t think much about scratching them…big mistake! Once it spread to my arms I knew better than to scratch and I think that made it pass faster. The only relief I would get was to take warm showers and it was to the point of multiple showers per day with lots of lotion applied afterward. The itching finally stopped mid February and the dark patches are still here but fading as I’m writing this mid March.
For anyone suffering right now, ur skin WILL go back to normal. I had the worse case of this last year and it lasted 3 month before it started fading. This made me start taking care of my skin (the rash makes u start appreciating your skin) so my skin is super healthy now.
how did u get rid of it ?
Were you prescribed anything? Mine is pretty severe and I was put on prednisone and prescribed cream for it. I have been off the prednisone for 2 days and am now seeing new ones form. Its just so annoying. Its not extremely prickly like it was before the prednisone
Currently going through this right now😭. Had no idea what it was until looking around different types of rashes/etc. My primary doc confirmed it. Now is all about the waiting game.
@@jessicaa8710 Hey, its been 4 months since this comment. Just curious what happened / is your P.R. gone? Just got it and curious!
@@graysonarabia3866 Not completely yet. Im in month 6. I still have some small bumps on my stomach but for the most part its clear and not flaring up with new spots. I didn't clear up until month 5, but its not as common to have it that long. There is actually a pretty large group on Facebook that people share their experiences on. Its interesting how much the side effects vary from each case.
I experienced P.R. probably over 15+ years ago now. Just looking at those pictures brought me near tears. As an African American woman, I was covered in black welts from my neck down. People were scared to be near me. I did see a dermatologist and received care. Most of the scarring disappeared [98.9%] except my back. One fortunate habit that came out of this experience was my introduction to sunscreen. If anyone is experiencing P.R. now, follow your medical providers recommendations, including what you learned in this video and do not SCRATCH. Breathe deeply and know you will be your fabulous self once again soon.
mine is accompanied by annoying flu-like symptoms so on top of hyper itch all over the body, I get dizzy and tired very easily so I have to be in bed most of the time.
I just went to the doctor today and they told me that this is wha i have, however i guess mine is super mild and it’s really not itchy at all, just wondering how long it took you to get rid of this?
Rice Bunny thank you so much! My 16th birthday is 2 weeks away and i need this GONE! Did you use the products on your face as well? Many people I’ve seen said it was more on the rest of their body and not their face but mine is mostly on my face
@@kurapikakurta3863 Do Aveeno body wash and moisturizer work well? one of my friend has been suffering PR too, please give me some advice to get rid of PR?
I hate this i had this almost like 7 years ago and i was a freshman in high school and now i think its back
Thank you for this informative video. I got diagnosed with this condition yesterday and leading up to my appointment I was terrified. The spots appeared and spread so quickly I was convinced I had bed bugs or some bacterial skin condition. I feel good knowing it will clear up eventually on its own, but it’s still been a stressful experience. To anyone out there currently experiencing this, I’m sending you love and light!
I decided to come back to these videos because I was able to stop my pityriasis rosea from spreading.
-a week before first rash- I had swollen lymph nodes indicating some sort of virus, but I ignored it
-day 1- I saw an oval-shaped rash on my neck, but didn’t think much of
-day 3 to 5- It started to slowly spread toward my chest, so I researched online and self-diagnosed it as pityriasis rosea & freaked out
-day 6- I went to a doctor and was diagnosed as pityriasis rosea and said it would spread, but naturally go away
-day 6- I did my own research online & order L-Lysine supplements online
-day 7- I started going outside in direct sunlight at least 15 minutes every morning (before 10AM), took L-Lysine supplements every day, and took an oatmeal bath almost every night, and used oatmeal-based moisturizer (Aveeno) on my neck
-day 10- The rashes stopped spreading and it never went beyond my chest
I can’t guarantee it will work on everyone, but I was so surprised it worked for me after sooo many people said it was going to spread no matter what
I hope it helps!
I got diagnosed today! 3 weeks ago I had covid. Apparently 2023 is not my year lol! I'm extremly nosophobic and because of this I'm very anxious about it. Luckily it's not that serious so it's okay! Wish to all a great year and a healthy life!
@@zhou9759 thank you for the information i have this right now but its not itchy
I have this now and my wedding is in 2 months 😫 definitely could be worse but hope it clears before then.
I was diagnosed about three weeks ago, I was at work when I notice some unusual spot on my arm and leg upper back and they itches a lot I went in a panic mode because of where I'm staying ,I'm from Jamaica but reside in cape town , and I really want to go home
THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US A PERSON OF COLOR ! I googled this after being diagnosed with it and couldn’t find an example of one person of color. I scrolled through a bunch of pictures and couldn’t find one example to compare myself to. I’m so glad I came across this video! 💕
thanks for watching :)
I am about rid of my PR. It lasted about 2.5 - 3 months. I believe stressing about your PR will make it worse so please try to stay calm, this too shall pass. My doctor prescribed me Selenium Sulfide 2.5 % Lotion, which I used, I also used Aveeno body wash, Aveeno oatmeal bath, Aveeno hydrocortisone and Aveeno body lotion. Also lukewarm showers are a must!! But for me I believe what helped me stay calm and focused during this time was to get closer to God. He truly showed me by putting all my trust and belief in him I could be healed. As soon as I did that I swear it started to clear up. I didn't worry about it or stress and I just saw it slowly disappear. It will go away! You just have to believe God will heal you 🙏🏼
I sacrificed a goat and it went away days later.
LMFAOOOO
Thank you so much cc God bless you it's been now almost 1 and ahalf months with it BUT I've started praying about it and worrying less since my trust is in God.thanks I will try the lotion as well
@@birungirobina1262 this to shall pass I promise! Stay positive, God's got this for you.
Amen thank you
I’m freaking out, summer is just starting and my skin is starting to be covered with thissss
I just got it today!!! 😡
Same to me just got it
Literally had the herald patch show up a week ago and now here I am with a second batch of this rash
Apparently it helps to lay out in the sun, give it a go!
I also just got it, I'm soo ichy
For the longest time i thought this was ringworm. I was so relieved to find out it wasnt contagious or serious and would go away itself. Took so long for the doctors to identify what it is too. Still currently have it. In my 5-6th week and the rashes seem to have paused for now but still itchy. The video was very informative! Thank you!
Mine started in January and is still present on my skin. My doctor told me it could take a year to resolve.
I was diagnosed with ringworm, almost 2 weeks ago, but am adamant it’s not ringworm and am trying to get a 2nd opinion. I am almost certain this is what I have since it fits to a T and my 5mo nursling and 2yo (or rest of family) haven’t gotten it from me. On week 3 of having it now 😬
Ugh same! Also thought it was ringworm and was so relieved to find out it’s not contagious. I thought I was having a major ringworm outbreak. Embarrassing! Haha. Thankfully the urgent care Dr I saw knew what it was pretty much right away…. I’m only 2 weeks in. Still have new little spots coming here and there… hopefully this whole thing goes away soon.
@@NotTheThngsUSaid did it go away yet?
@@rocketomega11 yes mine actually went away within 3-4 weeks!
I'm experiencing P.R right now. My neck is really itchy. I'm really insecure even more now because i just got a new job. So my life is stressful enough as it is. But this isn't the end, after this is gone i know I will glow again and be my true self. Thank you Dr. Dray
I had this a couple of years ago over about an eight week period from herald patch to progression from back to chest, then stomach.Unable to see my doctor at the time and not knowing what it was , the itching was excruciating. ( particularly at night, and hot showers would really aggravate). I ended up grinding whole cloves and making a paste with vitamin e. It does give you a stinging pain for a while, but it seemed to anaesthetise the areas and helped immensely to get sleep and provide relief from itching.I think this may have helped healing by reducing scratching which really adds to the aggravation. Also used Calomine lotion towards the end.
After it had mostly healed, the doctor confirmed diagnosis by the photos of herald patch and rash over the time period. Told the doc how I was dealing with it, and he said just keep doing what you're doing. My thoughts go out to anyone suffering this and looking for relief. It really can drag on, but the body gets on top of it eventually.
A nurse recommended me to try 50mg of benadryl for three days. After the second day, it had already started to disappear. Highly recommend.
I wish I tried that
Will definitely try this. Rash is now spreading to my arms and feet so hoping for the best
@@emi3388 Did you try it??? Did it work on you??
Just diagnosed with this last week and i was so alarmed at how quickly the rash spreads! Typically just as summer is around the corner, i have to start covering up cos I'm so self conscience of it. It gives me hope to see so many comments that it doesn't scar because at the moment i can't imagine it fading without scarring me for life. Fingers crossed
Hi i just got it about 2 weeks ago. Is yours gone now? And do you have any tips that helped you?
Hey guys,how is your skin so far??Struggling with this at the moment,it sucks
@@OlgaIsimbii has yours cleared up without scarring? pls update me
wow, i knew you before but now im in a state that makes me relate so well to your video. ive had this pityriasis rosea for about 3 weeks now and im quite annoyed by this rash but when you said "and thats the beauty of our immune system; it does a lot for us, that we dont even recognise as an otherwise healthy individuum; you may have had a virus pass through and you didnt even have a clue" - that really made me thankful.
awesome video and thank you!
This video helped relieve my anxiety about a recent outbreak🙌🏼It started off as a patch on my rib which I didn’t give much thought because it looked like a bruise. Recently it started getting itchy so I started panicking because I noticed more daughter patches showing up all over my torso. I have been applying calendula extract and using homemade natural beeswax body butter and it’s finally going away. Thank you for this very helpful information!
Update: its finally clearing up!
Sounds about the same as mine ...the heard patch is on the side of my rib, under my underarm area...it was so big, I first thought I laid on something and bruised it....then it started looking shiny and scaly, at the same time😅...I got shook...had a dental appointment at the VA one day and since I was in the building and had had this patch for a week and 1/2 by then and the smaller ones were forming....I said let me go bother one of the nurses, since my Dr. is usually pretty busy...the nurse didn't know fully what it was so she ended up having to grab my Dr. anyway....she came in and in one glimpse said P.R....and reassured me that it would be ok....fast forward to today (about 3 weeks since seeing Dr.) I am itchhhhhhhinggggg and they seem to have stopped appearing (🤞🏾) but it's not gone by far...The cool showers suck...I want my body back🙄
@@Dvorah__X that’s the same exact spot I got my first patch and omg it’s a nightmare at first! I thought I was going to be stuck like that for months and it was during the summer when it was so hot😩I was close to going to the doctor but due to Covid they didn’t have any available appointments for weeks and I did not want to go to emergency🙃luckily I found this video and they started going away before my appointment, the key is to have patience and even though it’s hard not to stress over it try to keep the stress levels down. Hopefully you’re cleared up by now!💞
@@missdramatica2604 nah not close...but looks better..just still a bit itchy...got some l-lysine supplements but they're humongous..I've only taken 2 so far...got them on the 6th
@@missdramatica2604 how long did it take to disappear
I came back to say that I’ve been here, and it went away on its own after 10 weeks.
The hives were gone first but my body was still itchy where they used to be. Especially when my body was overheating.
Hang in there, it will go away.
Neosporin was my best friend during this time. You got this.
Does the itching reduce over time? I’m in week 2 and it itches like crazy
@@namandoshi4478 totally. And like I said, Neosporin works.
@@namandoshi4478has the itching reduced for you since or has it started going away? I'm in week 4 and the itching reduced significantly since I started moisturizing with Aveeno (which contains oat formula which is supposed to soothe the itching).
@@KatiaMX2210did you moisturize at all or just used Neosporin where it itches?
So thankful for this video and a lot of the comments on here. One thing I saw a lot of was try not to focus much on it. That has helped me so much. I feel the Less you pay attention to it the easier it will go away. The first couple days I was so stressed I felt the itchy-ness was beyond worse but once I tried to not focus on it, take my allergy meds in the morning and rubbed hydrocortisone or calamine, then just went about my day the less itchy it was for. I’ve had it for a month now I don’t use any cream and it’s gradually going away. :) so thanks to everyone’s tips it really helped! 😊
Thanks for this, I feel the same
Hope it goes away soon
Yep! I had it years ago starting on the torso! Weirdest rash I’ve ever seen. Doctor diagnosed right away and said I’d probably never have it again. I remember it didn’t itch. Great video!
How long did you have it for??? Mine hasn’t itched once but it’s a pain to have. I’ve also been applying lotion does that help?
I had this about a year ago. Got it once summer started. Started off as itchy bumps that turned into darker marks. As a woman of color the marks just got darker and very obvious. It spread down from my neck, chest , thighs trailing down my thighs. My back was covered but my back was how I realized what I had after doing tons of research and going to urgent care twice. My back had the tree like form that’s common with PR. And at night the itchiness just got worse.
I used a lot of thick moisturizers and exfoliated with those shower gloves when they started to peel excessively. There was scarring that I used some rose hip oil and sunscreen to try to help with that.
I really would wish this on anybody. Hopefully I never get it again because it really takes a toll on self esteem 🙁
I’m dealing with this currently. Do you still have scarring? What all did you use to fade the masks? My herald patch is huge on and right on my hip. The marks are getting so dark.
Same here day 14- I’m olive skin tone - herald patch on calf - it’s mostly on torso and underarms and if itches so bad. I’m afraid of hyperpigmentation as well
Thank you for your continued support for bringing science-based skin care information to all of us. You helped so many!
Happy Friday! Almost the weekend🙂🍁
Happy Friday!
thank you so much , i hate how my skin looks. when i look at my body in the mirror i cry, its so ugly. im glad ita winter time so i can cover up. when im doing it doesn't bother me. but when i take my clothes off it starts to itch. thank you thank you for this 😔❤
I am suffering of this at the moment for the 2nd time around!!! Wouldn't wish it on my enemy! 😭😭😭😭
I have it and don't mind it
strups i have and i wasn’t minding it until it got all over my face and it’s itchy and I’m sooo tired of it it’s been like 2 months probably it’s really a pain in the ass
Same second time round and it’s on my face, scalp, arms and legs and on my front and back, it’s literally every where, hands, everywhere! And my goodness it’s itchy! Nightmare!
I had it twice and now again for third time it SUCKS! especially when it get on your face :( ruins of confidence.
Lay out in the sun ! It healed mine
Okay so I now have PR for the second time. My advice is:
Home treatments: L-Lysine, 30 mins a day in the sun, oatmeal baths, chamomile on the itchy parts, vitamin E oil.
From the doctor: Dermovate Cream ( Clobeatsol Propionate) and Flucloxallinin antibiotics
The first time I had it no one knew what it was, took me a really long time to get the right treatment meaning it spread. MOISTURISER is key, no fragrance. Diprobase from the pharmacy is good. Stay calm, it will be okay. First time around I had it over my whole body even my face, but once I had the right treatment it cleared up in a few weeks, left marks for a few months and was completely gone.
Mines come back, from extensive research I think it’s from having COVID and my immune system being weak, following that I had the vaccine and then a cold and I was parting a lot.
Hey, I am currently dealing with this, I wanted to know about how long it took for it to go away for you
I am experiencing this at the moment and the itching is absolutely non stop. I have it nearly everywhere and the only thing that seems to calm it down is applying coconut oil. Tried medicated creams and found it didn’t work (after consulting a doctor). The itching sensation is so similar to eczema!! I can’t wait for it to leave!!
Coconut oil has been the best for me too. Plus it made my skin softer.
Yes virgin coconut oil is the best for me❤️
interesting. my son's isn't even itchy.
Got diagnosed with this today...wasn't a good day. Had to call my newborn's pediatrician and let them advise me if it was safe to hold my child...that was awful, but I got the OK. Then I had to tell my wife, which was a little easier. Then I had to go to a lab without an appointment, and sit in a waiting room four hours until I could get bloodwork, just to rule out syphilis, which the doctor said I absolutely do NOT have, but I'm a completist and I want to rule that out indefinitely. So now I wait for Monday and my results, watching UA-cam videos and scratching myself because I'm itchy despite the Sarna I'm liberally applying. To anybody reading this and going through it too, hang in there, we'll get through it and I'll see you on the other side.
It’s amazing how much they know about herpes. I was raped in 2019 and got symptoms, I couldn’t walk at all. The Doctor didn’t have any clue only (Dr.Ani John) on UA-cam has the complete medication,
I had PR for the past 3 weeks and it is almost completely gone- only have slight discolouration which is fading. What I used: Taking 3000mg of Lysine tablets daily & PRREEZE PR Relief cream. Hope this helps anyone else and it will get better ☺️
Where did u get these tablets ?
So glad to see someone recommending lysine. I will up my dose. I am taking 2000 mg daily. I was diagnosed two days ago and immediately got on the lysine and no more new spots. I had the herald patch for one week and began getting a little spots a day before I took my first dose of lysine. I took it because I read that PR is from herpes six or seven. Remembered hearing that lysine helps other types of herpes virus infections.
@@kingrico2600 sorry for the late reply but I got mine at Chemist Warehouse (based in Australia) but I’m sure your local chemist should also have it
@@artsanctuary3494 that’s exactly right, Lysine was a saviour to me and it immediately stopped new patches from forming and within the next few days the spots I had were all fading and they have not come back since. I take Lysine 2-3 times a week for maintenance and I noticed that not only it helps with skin it also helps with mouth ulcers prevention & healing. I hope it all goes well for you 🤞
If you aren currently struggling with this your skin will get better ! I had it BAD and I never thought I would be myself again , but everything cleared up & didn’t leave any marks.
how long did it take ? i’ve been dealing with this since about october. i went to the doctors when i got the herald patch and they prescribed me eczema cream and said it’s probably just an eczema flare up. the patch went away but now i just have the rest of the stuff mainly on my torso it’s so annoying
@@ye0sangism511 they told me the same thing I’m like yalll it’s not eczema but I got mine in September and it went away like late December , early January. They ended up having to give me an oral medication and cream
@@nishanaturally can I ask what tablets they gave you and cream?
I had this rash twice! The first time it appeared on my face and body, and disappeared within 12 weeks. The second time it came around, it lasted for two years and took a toll on my mental health and self-image. This video was very informative!
Ghadah (: Then I don't think you had it at all....
@@johanna2690 I went to two dermatologists and they both said it was pityriasis rosea. I guess it was my luck that it came back the second time around
It just sounds so atypical. I also had it but just for 2 months and only on my torso. I'm happy for you that it's gone now. 2 years is crazy long
@@johanna2690 I guess I was an "unusual" case lol. But thank you
@@johanna2690 I've been getting this since I was a freshman in high school...40 now
Thank you for talking about how this rash affects other races.
Yeah that is a very important part of dermatology. There are so many differences between how rashes and diseases and skin and hair issues present in different racial groups.
@@DrDrayzday Yes thank you for being a great doctor! Not all people think the way that you do.
GOT THIS 2 TIMES.
I was diagnosed with this when I was 23. Got the big spot on the middle of my back the little spots on lower abdomen and thighs. I noticed stiffness in my elbows. The rash never went to my lower legs or forearms.
Now I'm about to turn 50 and have it again. I know it's not contagious because I live alone and haven't been around people. This time it started with the big spot on my shoulder and started getting small spots near it on my arm. Starting to get some on chest and abdomen. Ones on my back start out as short red lines rather than spots. I feel tired with joint pain and Allegra helped with the itching. Going in the sun made more spots both times. I have not been on any new medications, but I did have alot of stress before I got this.
I think I have this and not eczema.
Had this about two years ago at the age of 62.Very severe form covered all my torso.Started with a herald patch on my upper right arm which was half an inch oval rash.Worst case of itching followed an about 12 weeks duration.Best solution for me was to apply antiseptic cream used for nappy rash at night after a bath using lots of head and shoulders shampoo (used for dandruff and itching scalp) using a soft bristle bath brush in circular motions over the affected areas.The itching will certainly lessen.Wear a tshirt in bed, change each day..always use a fresh towel and put the used one in the wash away from any one who shares your bathroom.Once your rash has subsided start To massage the areas of skin affected with gentle open palm circular movements.This will restore the condition of your skin which can become crepey after a severe episode.Everything healed , no long term issues.Thankyou for bringing this to peoples attention.
Do you mind to share the name of the antiseptic cream that you used? My sister is suffering severely from this skin issue. Thanks so much
THANK YOU for this video!!! Especially showing it on skin of color!! This has eased all of my anxiety. Currently going through this randomly for the first time and it’s really stressed me out.
I got this rash while on vacation in San Diego at the end of May. I woke up in the middle of the night with fever and itching on my belly. I thought I was allergic to something. When I came home I still thought it was an allergic reaction and then I saw the spots and went to a dermatologist. I mainly had spots on my belly and my low back. I was not given any medication, it was basically over by the time I got to the doctor. But the pigmentation was there for over 2 years. I do not wish this on anyone....
I never post comments, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for posting this informative video! I’ve had PR for 3 months now, and I’m hoping it will go away soon. I have it on my face, neck, stomach, back, my sides, arms, and legs. Also, I already have eczema so the itching is awful, which makes my PR spread and flare up even worse! My dermatologist said I can apply my Betamethasone ointment or Eucerin creme on it to help calm the flare ups and the itching. I hope this helps someone and if you have it right now remember to try your best not to scratch and that you are not alone!
Did i go away?
@@0w0-p2q Yes it did go away. I still have a bit of discoloration on my skin but at least the rash is gone
@@lauletiveloz7358i m very happy to hear that it went away for you. i hv had it for 3 months and a week, its still spreading unfortunately 😭. How long did it take to stop spreading and how long before everything faded? I feel so disgusting.
@@0w0-p2q I also felt very unattractive, self conscious, sad, frustrated and so many other emotions so I understand where you’re coming from. My rash started fading after about 5 months, but I believe it had a lot to do with having eczema since it would fade for a bit and then I would get super itchy and it would flare up again. It was an ongoing cycle. But don’t let that discourage you, I just wanted to be honest with you
I just got it three weeks ago . Super embarrassing how long am I gone have to keep wearing long sleeves 😩
It’s quite terrifying when you get it…thanks to the internet, I self-diagnosed as I was traveling internationally at the time, and no doctor seemed to be able to give me any insight as to what it was. I had a pretty severe flu-like sickness and was prescribed amoxicillin for whatever reason, and as stated here, I was no longer physically sick when the rash started. It intensified until week 5-6, then stagnated until it resolved at about 10 weeks. I thought I had contracted HIV or syphilis as I’d never heard of this before. It’s strange to me that so little information is available on this condition. Five years later, I’ve never had a recurrence, but it remains one of those mysterious medical chapters that instilled great fear and trauma in me! To anyone needing reassurance, it will go away and you will get back to normal soon enough!
Great timing! Earlier this week I was searching your video library for a video on Pityriasis Rosea. I believe it's what I have right now and I have an appointment with my Dr in a couple days to make sure it's nothing more serious. Although as of today it seems to be healing - the mother patch and the older daughter patches are starting to smooth out and lose their scaliness and roughness. It's been 3-4 weeks since the mother patch first appeared and I haven't done anything more than take cooler showers and moisturize per usual to help it along. Thanks, Dr. Dray!
My kiddo came down with this rash after a particularly yucky cold. We’re the kind of family that is not sick very often, so when we are, it’s rough. The rash hung out for quite a while, but it worked itself out eventually. Itchy and annoying, but it left the building after a month, or so. 😁 Thanks for the Friday class, Dr. Dray!❤️
Happy Friday!
I have this now. I thought I was reacting to a new body wash. It was just itchiness and tiny bumps that looked like goosebumps all over my arms and legs. I was scratching so hard I was getting bruises. The night before I went to the doctor I noticed a really big bruise (or so I thought) on the back of my leg. I’m glad I remembered to mention it to the doctor because as soon as he saw it he was sure it was pityriasis rosea. Now I’m getting these larger circles on my legs. I hope this doesn’t last too much longer.
I was able to beat this rash in a month using 2 things. Visits to a tanning bed 2-3 times a week. Preferably 3. and a cream called prreze. Use coconut oil while you wait for your prreze cream to be delivered. Making the rash dry up via sunlight or a tanning bed is the most important. Do not overlook this detail. I can not overstate how important that is. The cream works wonders as well.
I cannot overstate how recommending the use of tanning beds is putting people at risk of skin damage and long term risk of skin cancers. I have had several basal cell carcinomas, thought to be attributed to the use of tanning beds in my younger years. I currently have pityriasis rosea and would suggest sitting out this short term affliction with natural creams etc than risk long term damage
@@lougibbon5942 It took me 3 weeks to beat PR. A tanning bed 3 times a week for 3 weeks. I have read about people having PR for 3 months - 2 years. Not sure about you but Im going to a tanning bed if it comes back. I would not go on a tanning bed otherwise.
I had this for months and cried and cried and ruined my life I was so embarrassed to go out or do anything. I went on vacation in summer and laying out in the SUN ☀️all day healed and made them die down .
With a sunscreen lotion?
@@Layla-jy8pk I didn’t use any protection which is bad but it helped .
My 7 year old son was just diagnosed with this today. We thought the Herald rash was a burn from his pizza roll squirting onto his collar bone! 😂 He had it for about a week and a half, and it was drying up, and becoming more scaly before the big rash broke out all over his chest, upper back, and forehead. Up until then, I was treating his strange spot as a burn. At least he says it's not itchy! Thanks for the video!
I’m so depressed right now
This video helped to diagnose my 12 month old baby that has been going through this for 6 weeks. Three doctors and one pediatrician later, no one knew what it was. This is what she has. Mystery solved. I am so grateful.
I had this after getting a cold sore for the first time. My Harold spot started in between my chest and i had no idea what it was. Then started getting the red spots all over my torso. Went to the doctor and he told me to put a really thick moisturizer on and it’ll help with it going away. It never bothered me just made me feel insecure cause it was all over my chest.
What cream did you end up using?
Jessica A i used aquaphor healing ointment.
@@breanne892 thank you
As someone who has had this not once, not twice, but THREE miserable times, I appreciate all of the information about this skin condition/rash.
The first time I had it was in 1997 and it took quite awhile for a diagnosis. On top of that, there wasn’t much else the physician told me. (I went to my pediatrician since I was only 15 the first time I had it.)
Thank you so much for this video, Dr. Dray! Have a great weekend. ❤️
Tak XXIV The first time it seemed like forever, but it was probably about 3 months.
The other two times it ran its course much quicker, probably more like 6 weeks or so.
What medicines did u use
my is on week 8th. It seems to start to fade now. How long does it take for when it start to fade to clear again.
Thank you for this! My rash started about 3months ago. Just in the past 2 weeks it has gotten so bad, I contacted my doctor because my mother who’s a nurse made a comment and my boyfriend said it might be ringworm. With some pictures my dr said it was this. Going in person to get confirmation. I have always had clear soft skin and this is really breaking my heart :( This video was so informative! Thank you 🙏
Update: apparently it’s been 6 months now, still has not gone away the patches I have are no longer itchy or dry but I now am left with both sides of my back and upper arms cover in dark spots. My starting patch did go away so I am hopeful I will have my clear skin back eventually.
Pfizer!
6 months?? 😭😭😭😭
@@Imsmarterthanallyall lol yup :( I just went out in the sun and my shoulders got burnt and my boyfriend said he thinks it looks like it’s going away because of it lol
@@rb5292 yea i heard being in the sun heals it! Maybe burning isn't the way to go but still
ALSO USE THE ORANGE DIAL SOAP. That helped heal the spots for me and the sun ☀️. Way back then doctors would always say use the orange dial soap to help treat skin problems and such . That soap is the answer to so many problems lol . Trust me try it !
I used the sun, the tanning bed and head and shoulders lol
Just got this before vacation.. glad I was able to go to the doctors and watch this video to inform myself and start my healing journey!
what did you do?🥺
Thank you so much currently going through this and my insecurities spiked up
Just stumbled across your channel. I was just diagnosed with this yesterday and I am now breaking out with the small spots all over. Thank you so much for all of your helpful information!
I have this right now. Did you find any product that was especially helpful?
I had this and I cried for days. Started with 2 Harold rashes lower stomach and back of shoulder. Then small bumps popped up on arms then afterwards everywhere. The bumps were regular skin color then got darker ( I’m African American)the more it stayed and while going away. During the time of having it during the summer months...Everytime I became hot (even during showers) my skin would sting and feel like pins and needles. I took cold showers and yes they itched like chicken pox. Did go away on it’s on though.
Today this video helped me calm and ease my mothers nerves after going to a few doctors with no answers. Thank you endlessly for taking the time to create this content, and even more so for including the difference in appearance and symptoms on black skin. Words can’t really express my gratitude. 💚
Going through this right now, in week 2 since the herald patch, hope it clears soon 😢
@@namandoshi4478 Does the new tiny spots that came later disappear first?
Wow, glad to hear that I was not alone in this. My skin is chocolaty brown and I didn't see much examples online. I got the herald patch on my thigh and from there I got the rash all over my body. I got the herald patch on Dec 23 - and it started clearing up mid Jan. It was so uncomfortable at night. It just kept me up and as it started clearing up it was so ashy and embarrassing. I will say that my skin was so clear like never before after it totally went away but my dermatologist did give me a crap ton of steroid cream to help clear it up.
Hi dr Dray! Thank you as usual. I only wish I had a dermatologist like you. Have a great weekend!
Happy Friday!
Totally got this several years ago. I noticed the first spot, on my forearm and thought it was odd, but dismissed it until my torso and thighs had the pink patches. Mine lasted about 4-6 weeks. At the time I read that an active ingredient in anti-dandruff shampoo could help. Pretty sure it didn't, but it didn't make it worse.
Thank you sooo much for this! 💗 I've had what i thought was ringworm for WEEKS and no antifungal cream was working! It actually got WORSE so i freaked out and went to urgent care. They told me i had invasive candidiasis and would need oral antifungal pills ASAP. I went in today to a new doctor to get them and found out it was ACTUALLY pityriosis! I feel sooo much better just knowing that, i was really scared of having fungal infections forever lol, they seemed to be staying FOREVER. it's so nice to know this is going to go away. I also seem to be in the final stages you described, so THANK YOU! 💗
Hey, someone just liked this comment so i would like to give an update!! The pityriasis is COMPLETELY gone! Disappeared after about a month. It was all over my body, and now you could never even tell, except for the herald patch which still has a tiny bit of redness 2 months later, but is not even noticeable to others unless i point it out. if you're dealing with this i know it's really frustrating, but stay strong. It WILL get better ❤
Ginger Snap hi good to hear u got rid of PR i’m currently suffering with this😭 could u tell me the products that u used to get rid of it.
Don't know if you still read this. I've been diagnosed with ringworm. Anti-fungal pills not working. I'm desperately trying other things. Did you use head n shoulders or oatmeal baths? thank you
I had this for several weeks a couple years ago; one thing that I've found that temporarily helps with the heat and itching is taking cold showers. God that helped me keep my sanity.
Thank you so much for this video! I currently am battling Pityriasis Rosea and it’s stressful 😢
thanks for watching
Goodness, such clarity in your explanation. Taking a gram of lysine twice a day apart from meals has really helped me.
I had a 24hr bug, 2 days later I had the big patch on my wrist and then two days later my wrist had raised red bumps, fast forward 2 weeks and I am covered in them from shoulders too toes, some have gone scaly and are vanishing however other places are getting more aggressive. I take 2 antihistamines too deal with any itching that might accure. Today it’s gone to my hands. My doctors ain’t too keen on seeing me due to covid. I’ve gone through a self diagnose route. I have double base moisturiser and I think it helps and also don’t. I’m hoping I’ll get a doctors appointment tomorrow and it’s sorted out. I’m struggling with it even tho I’ve had it 2 weeks the worrying and stress and the feeling of everyone looking at it even tho they ain’t. This videos made me realise it’s not long term thankfully
Wash your body with Head and Shoulders shampoo! It works like charm! I first did not belief myself that i only needed the shampoo to heal the scratches and stop increasing them. But it works like magic!
Good morning everyone☕Have a wonderful day everyone and remember your special and beautiful person. 💕💖💕💖💕💖
Zahra Qauomi Happy Friday!! Thank you for the inspiring message!! Have a Wonderful Day!!!
@@jackiemarsh2470 Happy Friday beautiful Jackie Marsh. Have a great day sweetheart. 💕💖💕
Happy Friday!
I've had this for about 2 weeks now and it's finally going. What's been helping me is taking l-lysine tablets, using head & shoulders twice a day. Moisturising with E45, vaseline. Using Sanex & Nivea sensitive shower gel.
I had this last year. I consulted with a great dermatologist who new right away what it was (previously I went to the ER and they told me it was an allergic reaction) and told me what to expect over the next few weeks.
I would have loved to watch your video then.
Because you spoken on darker complexions/equator folk/ black people, you have my attention. We are often left out on how it looks on our skin alone.
Thank you. 🤩😍
I’m very happy to tell you all about the Herpes cure i ordered from Doctor Ani John on UA-cam and right now I’m Shingles negative am totally free wow
I had this a couple years ago up the side of my neck and under my collar bone. I am an ICU nurse and had a Dr look at it at work because I was freaked out and had no idea what it was. They sent a picture of it to their Dermatologist friend who diagnosed it lol! Great video! Thanks Dr. Dray! :)
DR. DRAY YOU ARE A MIRACLE WORKER I SWEAR!! I already commented on this video 2 weeks ago but I just have to comeback here and wrote a progress report because I was just gobsmacked by the result in mine!
So I had this 2 weeks ago and as I mentioned in my previous comment, mine was so debilitating, it literally had me in bed from the flu symptoms, on top of the unbearable itch that went with it. Using Dove unscented soap did nothing but made my Pityriasis a million times worse than it already did. The antihistamine my gp recommended wasn't helping either. I'd just fall asleep but when I wake up, my entire body is still incredibly itchy and stinging a little bit. Well I followed Dr. Dray's advise regarding the colloidal oatmeal. I used the Aveeno Body Wash in green bottle for my entire body, and then when my skin is still wet from the shower, I immediately apply the Aveeno Moisturizing Body Lotion all over (including my face). First time I used Aveeno I was ready to cry from so much relief!! It felt sooo nice on my skin, it honestly was my first time experiencing how a properly moisturized skin should look like. It's so surreal!! Literally just using the Aveeno for 2 straight days, twice a day(it's really humid and hot where I live) and my pityriasis was practically gone!!! I was so blown away at how quick it worked for me and how drastic the change was since I was already expecting to have the condition in 3 weeks at the very least. And now two weeks of continuously using Aveeno and my skin is smooth as a baby's bottom. The only thing I have left are the hyperpigmentations, which are super light now, I don't care much about them. Aveeno's the only product I'm using now, and I'll only come to Dr. Dray for skin care advice.
Thank you!!! This rash had me thinking I had bedbugs. I had wondered why the spots looked more like scales than bug bites. I also wondered why the ringworm I had wasn't going away. I have been putting expensive Lotrimin cream on it with no signs of results. Apparently it's not a ringworm. Lol
I also thought I had bed bugs, but only I had the spots... my husband didn’t have anything so we knew was something else. I went to the doctor yesterday and got the diagnosis of PR 😭😭😭 I’m so upset! I want this to go away 😔😔😔😔
I thought I had bed bugs too! I gained so much anxiety and went on a chaotic cleaning spree. I was so sure if was bed bugs
I did the same bought the creams was washing my clothes and bed sheets like crazy with sanitizing wash. So glad it’ll hoped go way on its own. I’m on like week 2 of this hell.
@@cherrylistic4 did it? My husband has it and it’s been two weeks and his doctor said it talk 4-6 weeks for it to start to go away. It’s week 3 and now it’s fading but whenever he showers they become red..
We switched our soap and stuff to more clean stuff and hypoallgernic but he still gets it. It’s not as bumpy and has faded
I've had this rash since 2016, everytime it started to go away it came back and would spread. I have/had it on my neck, my chest, a little bit on my stomach and the huge Christmas tree pattern on my back. It has just started to go away. The only way I can get it to fade is by going to the tanning bed.
I have been suffering for this now over 3 months and I have never appreciated my skin before this rash came up. I was so scared but after seeing a dermatologist I was put at rest, but like the other comments say been a woman of color make the rash leave that dark spots which is clearly visible. I want to appreciate you a lot for this video cause I thought bathing with an antibiotic soap would help but obviously I was worsening the issue. Thanks a whole lot 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Please from this day I commented to this day right now it has increased massively from my back to my lap down to my hands please I’d appreciate anything that is affordable and can help.
PS. From Nigeria
How are you
I really wish that i could have found this when i had it. For me i had it at the end of December (2019) and it lasted for about 2-3 months after. It originally started on the thigh (herald patch) about a week before the other circular patches but it then spread to the trunk, neck, legs and more. By about the 6 week mark, it had also started to spread to my ears, face,scalp, feet, arms and all of the lower body (avoiding my palms and soles). Every doctor i went to (6 different doctors) said that it was an allergic reaction to medication (that i took once after i had already found a larger circular scaly patch on my thigh)or eczema. Although they said that, they looked just as perplexed and also started to ask for punch biopsies. So after suffering with it being EVERYWHERE and being about an 8/10 on the itchiness meter (being about a 4/10 when using moisturizers) i went to a dermatologist (this was at about week 9) and found out that i had an extremely abnormal version of pityriasis rosea. Go figure. So after learning that it was going the flaky stage i was so releaved. So yeah that was my experience (not to mention that for all of the months that i had it i still had to go to a uniformed high school.
So to anyone who is going through this, know that you can get through this, and ignore all the comments.
Currently going through this, just got the official diagnosis from the dermatologist. I am glad that it will go away, because as a person with dark skin, the hyperpigmentation is no joke.
Are you doing anything to mitigate the hyperpigmentation?
Great video ! I went to the doctor today, and I finally was told that I have P.R, and you answered all of my concerns ! Thank you ! 😀
It's undeniably the worst phase of my life,l feel like my skin is burning and the rash seem to get worse each day,more than physical pain,the emotional torture is beyond words,lam terrified to look at myself in the mirror not to mention how my self confidence has been bruised,l hope & pray that one day l will come back & appreciate as well as inspire someone.Many thanks Doc for the healthy tips & all of you who shared your experiences & assuring us that it shall be okay.l've had flawless, beautiful skin literally all my life without any healthty skin routines,pple wld ask me what l used & each time l'd say anything they would think lam trying to hide my secret yet that was me,now l've learnt never to take my skin for granted, if ever lam to get well again frm this heartbreaking P.R.
i just got this a few days ago has yours gone away?
Thank you for this, Dr. Dray! I am suffering with this rash now and I felt it so weird coz it only affects my torso and chest! I was so worried for the past 2 weeks with the unusual spreading of the rashes. I find mine very itchy and managed with hydrocortisone ointment. It’s spring here by the way in New Zealand! I love all your educational skin care videos, so thank you! 🤍
Finnaly someone giving a good explanation. I looked online, couldn’t find what causes it. I had it twice and a doctor gave me fungal creme 😒 after that they send me to dermatologist and of course I got the wrong diagnose. Thank you Dr. Dray 🌸
Thanks! Glad it was helpful :)
Same and cost expensive for the receipt
My 10 year old just got diagnosed with this condition. Even though I was at least 90% sure that’s what it was prior to walking into the he doctors office, I still needed confirmation from our Doctor. Fortunately it doesn’t itch and is not uncomfortable, I think it’s worrying me more than him. So far oatmeal baths seem to reduce the redness ( my child is half hispanic so his patches are more so red/pinkish). This video was very calming, thank you!
How long did it take to clear?
Omg thank you Dr Dray. I was going crazy thinking I had ringworm and used that cream but it’s doing nothing to change it. Now it all makes sense.
Thank you for this post, and for including the specifics of this issue as it affects different populations. We're all human, but there is specificity! Always appreciate your content. I'm sunscreened and I have subscribed!
I have it for a long time and never goes away.
It will get better, I had it. It took 1.5 months to heal. Just don't take any unnecessary stress....be happy.
Thanks for this very informative video. I've been sort of chasing random zebras for a few months now with various doctors and I think my diagnosis has finally settled on pityriasis rosea. First noticed rather small red patch on wrist, but within a week or two, it had blossomed to a large red, somewhat scaly area covering the entire area between my thumb and forefinger, but nearly perfectly circular. Doctors started trying various corticosteroids (OTC, triamcinolone, clobetasol) to absolutely zero effect, and actually developed another circular area about an inch higher on my affected hand. Dermatologist tried ketoconazole and doxycycline oral, again to no effect, and within a week, a new area on the opposite hand emerged (funnily in exactly the same area between my thumb and forefinger) (I'm nothing if not bilaterally congruent!) That's where I'm at now. Zero itchiness, zero pain, just four REALLY large circular blood-red areas on my hands. Nothing's on my back or trunk as of yet. A new doc has suggested Benadryl, but seems to take the opinion that nothing really is going to hasten its departure. Sort of a wait and see thing. I wondered if perhaps an antiviral like valacyclovir would help, since research seems to suggest its viral in nature. No one has agreed with me on that, haha. I've stopped with the antifungal and corticosteroid creams. They really weren't doing anything and my initial doc wanted me to use the antifungal for three months. I suppose I'm a bit relieved to know that it's not contagious nor is it spread via contact with affected areas. So pretty much it's going to erupt wherever it erupts, through no cause of my own. Looks like I'm just going to have to be patient and wait for the areas to resolve on their own. It is still a bit shocking to look down at my hands and see these four huge red spots there every day. I'm wondering if new areas will continue to emerge up along my arms, up my neck and face or across to my trunk area. Guess that's specific to each patient. I was also interested to read that infants are believed to contract the virus which then lies dormant until some time later? Anyway, thanks for the video and having a place to share my thoughts, worries and musings. It's really a skin condition I'd never before heard of!
Just got diagnosed. any updates on your rash did it spread! How long did it last!
I got diagnosed yesterday and I’m actually so relieved. I was freaking out that it was ringworm and have been washing my sheets and everything else I’ve touched daily.
How long did it take to go away?
About four weeks to go completely.
I was diagnosed with Pityriasis Rosea 2 times. The first time the rash was worse than the second time. Although both times it was itchy, and I felt generally ill like body aches. I hope I never get it again! Thanks for the information!
What did you use or do? To get rid ot that
I had it 5 years ago and it lasted about 10 weeks. I am getting it again. It stopped spreading in week 7 or 8. It has been almost 9 week now. My arm is 90% healed and other spots are fading gradually everyday. Hopefully it will go away in a few more weeks.
Hi Dr. Dray. I had this forty years ago and my family doctor knew what it was. I remember the name because I was taking a botany class and there is a shrub called pittosporum on our campus and the rash was rosy in color. Fortunately, I don’t remember my rash being very itchy and it was able to be concealed by my clothing. I have only had it once. It is unsightly. Thanks for discussing it so well. I always wondered what caused it.
i wish i knew this when i had it. i got vague answers and vague google searches and just got told to cream up and use uv therapy if the scars were bad. scar free for a year now but its very reassuring to know some detail behind it. you're a gem Dr Dray!
My skin colour doesn’t change and it doesn’t itch but rash doesn’t go away. It changes the look of my skin (my skin looks textured but doesn’t feel that way). I was diagnosed.
I had this a decade ago, I was sooo itchy! I did think it was ringworm at first, but then wondered why I ended up covered in “ringworm” 😂
Omg!!! I thought the exact same thing!!!!!!!!
Me too. I was like, why do I have ringworm all over. Am I dirty. Then I thought about it and I figured it could not be ringworm. I went to the dermis she said that as soon as she saw it.
SAME! I thought I was going to infect my pets and my spouse. I was sanitizing all my bedding. keeping lotrimin cream company in business. Finally went to a derm after two weeks.
Love the Friday Q & A to learn about so many skin conditions and what to do. This series is so very helpful! Photos are super helpful too! Thank you. 😊💙💙
Thank you for this! I had ringworm a couple years ago which I’ve never experienced then covid and I’m pretty sure I have some sort of immune system issue going on that manifests on my skin. It started with me developing scaly patches on my upper arms, torso and one bigger patch near my groin (assuming herald patch). It’s went on for almost 6 weeks now and my body goes from not itchy at all to intensely itchy (weirdly coinciding with certain clothing so possibly a textile allergy going on too!) by far the biggest anxiety inducer has been the not knowing. My doc initially assumed eczema but then suggest PR due to presentation and persistence. Waiting on a dermo referral which I’ve been told could take up to a year 😢 it’s truly maddening the not knowing but really appreciate your wealth of knowledge on the subject. Thank you!
Are you better? I'm diagnosed by a nurse as eczema that got infected . Not better 10 days later with oral steroids and antibiotics.
I'm really upset cause I have homecoming in a week and it just started getting worse. My dress shows a lot of my back. :(
We will be going to the beach this weekend and I started having this :((
What a clear, understandable explanation! I have this now & was diagnosed by dermatologist. It’s finally subsiding & hope it completely clears up. Thank you Dr Dray👌
How long did it take
Im currently in the dry scaly stage 😫 I made my own whipped shea and cocoa butter it has been helping a lot.
What did you put in it? My son has it, it’s been 3 weeks and and he works close to heat, and it gets irritated Bc off heat. Doctor told him to use neosporin. I wonder if it’s safe to use every night. He takes Benadryl before going to sleep. It itches a little only no much.
@@malu7648 how long did it last
I don’t remember, I think 5-6 weeks. I would rub fresh aloe Vera all over his body twice a day mainly at night before going to bed. He would leave it on. He would use aveeno body wash for sensitive skin. Also he took L-Lysine capsules daily plus multivitamin. He tried several remedies but this worked on him. Everyone is different.
I came here to look for answers, and I'm back to report my own tips. Head and shoulders on the skin helped tremendously and sunbathing
Is it completely gone now?
@@melantonetteregis4670 yes. Head and shoulders with zinc worked
I am 22 and I just got checked out and they told me I had this. I thought it was ringworm at first, so I was scared it was contagious, so finding out that I had pityriasis rosea was a bit of a relief. I, for some reason, have 2 herald patches, one on my chest and then on my back. I hate this!! I have it on my neck and down my arms as well. Thank you for the informative video; watching made me feel a little more calm and hopeful about getting through this.
Is it gone now? What u used?
@@SheFlawlesssss yes it cleared up entirely after about a month & a half! I didn't use anything, since I read in several different places that there wasn't anything really to do besides wait it out- so I did, and it DID go away, which was a total relief
I am so glad. I am on my 2nd week and its driving me nuts. Its so itchy and its every where except my face. But i get new marks everyday. At what point will new breakouts stop happening?
I am 21 and i m dealing with this right now....when did this stopped spreading..i m so stressed looking at my body...can you tell me when will this stop spreading
@@rashu6037 I had it spread/new breakouts for around a month and a half, but after that it completely faded away within another 2-3 weeks. It was alarming while it was happening, but it seems it is totally harmless and will go away on it's own. Best wishes ( :
Oh my goodness! I think this is what I have now. The pics and how you describe it is exactly what I’ve been experiencing for about 1 month. Getting blood work and my physical done this week to have it seen but this video really eased my mind about it while I wait
I've had this twice!! Thanks for doing a video on it! I had it confirmed by my doctor. I had a harold's patch but didn't know what it was. Then suddenly felt sick one day and felt nauseous for about 24 hours then broke out. The first time I had it the rash lasted 3 months. It was rough mentally and very uncomfortable. I used Gold bonds eczema relief both times. I was prescribed steroids the second time but decided to see if the accupuncture I was receiving regularly would help first. It went away a week later! Could have gone away on it's own but interesting if it did indeed help 🤔
I had this about 3 yrs ago but for the last month, I’ve had what looks like a Harold’s patch on my elbow so I’m almost positive that another breakout is coming. Would you mind explaining what you mean when you say that your second breakout went away after a week? If I start getting acupuncture, it may go away within a week? I want to do whatever you did, exactly how you did it so that I can get rid of this ASAP.. I don’t think I can go through a second round of this. Your help is appreciated🙏🏾🙏🏾
Please tell me what you mean by accupuncture, what where. Ive never done this. Please tell me lol
Thank you for posting this video. I had this when I was younger and the doctor didn’t explain anything to me. She only wrote on the a piece of paper ‘’pityriasis rosé de Gibert’’ (in french). I am happy to understand what I had years later.
Dr Dray thank you for sharing your knowledge you are truly heaven sent!!!!
Happy Friday!
OMG Thank you so much for this video! I'm suffering from P.R right now and the inside of my mouth was hurting but I didn't put 2 + 2 together. But now I know!! 👍
Happy Friday Dr Dray! I have never heard of this. So interesting to learn about all these skin conditions. I really enjoy learning about anything medical. When I was little, my aunt had several cool medical books including one on skin diseases with lots of photos. Whenever we went to visit her I would spend hours reading those books. Fascinating! Enjoy your weekend. 😊
Thank you so much for the info, having this right now... But mine has been accompanied by fever and body aches for 3 weeks now...
My Harold patch started Jan 4 and the rash initially spread on my stomach and breasts. It was unbearably itchy! I thought it was bedbugs so I didn’t think much about scratching them…big mistake! Once it spread to my arms I knew better than to scratch and I think that made it pass faster. The only relief I would get was to take warm showers and it was to the point of multiple showers per day with lots of lotion applied afterward. The itching finally stopped mid February and the dark patches are still here but fading as I’m writing this mid March.
i got it around this time too. now the dark patches are scaly
@@nidakamal9038 Oh no ☹️ I still have a few dark spots at this point but they are fading gradually. This thing was/is horrible!
I agree with EVERYTHING that Dr Dray mentioned! Thank you for this information!