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Pityriasis Rosea

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Facts you should know about pityriasis rosea

Picture of pityriasis rosea on the torso
Picture of pityriasis rosea on the torso; photo courtesy of Gary W. Cole, MD, FAAD