Herald patch in pityriasis roseaPityriasis rosea (say "pih-tih-RY-uh-sus ROH-zee-uh") is a common skin problem that causes a rash.
The rash often begins with a herald patch-a single, round-to-oval, pink patch
that is scaly with a raised border. The size of the patch ranges from 2 cm (0.8
in.) to 10 cm (3.9 in.). ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerMartin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofOctober 13, 2016 Current as of:
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Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
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