Only 2.8% to 3.7% of those who have had the condition will have a recurrence. Most of the time, pityriasis rosea rashes look typical. An atypical rash like the one above, however, is not uncommon. The ...

Pityriasis rosea and ringworm (tinea corporis) are both skin conditions that cause round, discolored patches. Ringworm is contagious through skin-to-skin contact, while pityriasis rosea is not.

Freckles and moles are two types of skin spots that have varying causes, shapes, and colors. While most are not harmful, it’s worth talking with a doctor about any spots that develop suddenly or ...

A single case of atypical BSE has been found in a cow on a farm in Essex, officials have said. The case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was uncovered after the animal showed ...

Glycogen storage disease type 1a (GSD 1a) is caused by a deficiency in microsomal glucose-6-phosphatase (G6Pase). A variant (GSD 1b) is caused by a defect in the transport of glucose-6-phosphate ...

Different lymphomatous lesions originating in the background of AtLP thus arise from accumulated genetic changes in subclones of atypical lymphocytes. During this process, the transformed ...

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In the next in our series, Dr David Capehorn asks what the likely diagnosis is in this case of a child presenting repeatedly with a limp. Put your suggestions in the comments section below. Answer to ...

Recently, it has also been implicated in outbreaks of generalized petechiae. Pityriasis rosea in children may present atypically by involving the face and extremities. Erythema multiforme is often ...

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Windburn is skin irritation that happens when the wind wicks away moisture from the top layer of skin. This leaves the newly exposed skin underneath dry, irritated, and more prone to sunburn. You can ...