Welcome to EmpowHER and thanks for your question. Pityriasis lichenoides chronica is a rare type of skin disorder that is characterized by a red or brown rash that first appears. Sometimes this skin disorder is mistaken for chicken pox. The rash is usually raised and scaly. The immune system is the source of this disease. A brown mark may be left on the individuals skin once the rash flattens out. After several months these brown marks do begin to fade. The condition isn’t dangerous or contagious. The mild form of the disease is called pityriasis lichenoides chronica and the severe form is called pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta. It is unknown what exactly causes pityriasis lichenoides. Some evidence suggests that the rash appears due to a reaction to a microorganism such as a virus. The rashes come out onto the skin when a person has pityriasis lichenoides and affects the immune system. To control the rash, corticosteroid creams and ointments can be applied. You need to apply these creams and ointments very carefully if you have sensitive skin. A doctor may also prescribe antihistamines such as Benadryl to help relieve the itching that may be associated with the rash. To improve and clear up the rash, photo therapy is also frequently used. Medications such as methotrexate and zithromax are prescribed when the condition is more extreme. You might need to ask your local big retail store, about the best type of makeup for this condition. Have you seen a dermatologist for this?
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Hi Rimaber,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thanks for your question. Pityriasis lichenoides chronica is a rare type of skin disorder that is characterized by a red or brown rash that first appears. Sometimes this skin disorder is mistaken for chicken pox. The rash is usually raised and scaly. The immune system is the source of this disease. A brown mark may be left on the individuals skin once the rash flattens out. After several months these brown marks do begin to fade. The condition isn’t dangerous or contagious. The mild form of the disease is called pityriasis lichenoides chronica and the severe form is called pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta. It is unknown what exactly causes pityriasis lichenoides. Some evidence suggests that the rash appears due to a reaction to a microorganism such as a virus. The rashes come out onto the skin when a person has pityriasis lichenoides and affects the immune system. To control the rash, corticosteroid creams and ointments can be applied. You need to apply these creams and ointments very carefully if you have sensitive skin. A doctor may also prescribe antihistamines such as Benadryl to help relieve the itching that may be associated with the rash. To improve and clear up the rash, photo therapy is also frequently used. Medications such as methotrexate and zithromax are prescribed when the condition is more extreme. You might need to ask your local big retail store, about the best type of makeup for this condition. Have you seen a dermatologist for this?
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Daisy
November 11, 2013 - 7:05amThis Comment
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