Based on what you've said it does sound like it could be Pityriasis rosea. It starts off looking somewhat like a ringworm then can be confused for psoriasis or eczema. The only sure way of being diagnosed with this is either through a skin biopsy or blood work in order to prevent wrong diagnosis. Usually though pityriasis rosea will dissipate on its own within 4-8 weeks after first appearing on your skin-- one year is a long time to have this. The way I see it, either there is another underlying condition or all of the medications you were on may have exacerbated the minor skin condition.
I do highly recommend for you to see your doctor, share your findings, and see if you can get at least some blood work. If it is completely gone by now and you have no itch, then it is entirely up to you if you choose to still go back to your dermatologist or if you want to wait to see if it comes back.
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Dear Anon,
Based on what you've said it does sound like it could be Pityriasis rosea. It starts off looking somewhat like a ringworm then can be confused for psoriasis or eczema. The only sure way of being diagnosed with this is either through a skin biopsy or blood work in order to prevent wrong diagnosis. Usually though pityriasis rosea will dissipate on its own within 4-8 weeks after first appearing on your skin-- one year is a long time to have this. The way I see it, either there is another underlying condition or all of the medications you were on may have exacerbated the minor skin condition.
I do highly recommend for you to see your doctor, share your findings, and see if you can get at least some blood work. If it is completely gone by now and you have no itch, then it is entirely up to you if you choose to still go back to your dermatologist or if you want to wait to see if it comes back.
Good Luck.
Rosa
January 13, 2010 - 6:51amThis Comment
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