Pityriasis Rosea mimicking polymorphic eruptions of pregnancy

Ommurugan Balaji, Amita Priya, Tambaram Natesh Swaminathan

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Abstract

Pityriasis Rosea is a self-limiting skin disorder of unknown etiology affecting women more than men. It is very rare in pregnancy and evidence shows conflicting reports on pregnancy outcomes related to Pityriasis Rosea. But recent evidence says, pregnancy outcomes are not altered, although clinicians must monitor the patient throughout the gestation for adverse outcomes. Hence, we report a case of Pityriasis Rosea infection in a primigravida, in the first trimester and the follow-up done in a tertiary care hospital in Southern India.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21-22
Number of pages2
JournalAsian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
Volume10
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-10-2017
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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