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Pityriasis rosea
A skin rash that sometimes begins as a large spot on the chest, belly, or back, followed by smaller lesions that surround it.
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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i have pityriasis rosea, does anyone know any treatment?
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