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Pityriasis rosea

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Illustration of Pityriasis rosea

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Pityriasis rosea is a harmless, common skin problem that causes a rash. Salmon-colored oval patches appear in batches on the abdomen, chest, back, arms, and legs. Patches sometimes spread to the neck but rarely to the face.

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Last Updated: 11/19/2007