Pityriasis Rosea Treatment and Home Remedies

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Pityriasis Rosea TreatmentThe frustrating thing about our skin is that there are so many things that can go wrong with it. We may get stubborn rashes, fungal infections, acne, and even severe conditions like cancer. Because our skin is so visible, any issue can be the source of much embarrassment. Take pityriasis rosea, for instance. This skin problem starts off as one small patch, but can quickly turn into lesions, with rashes covering the chest, arms, and legs.

Doctors aren’t exactly sure what causes it, but they suspect it may be viral in nature. It tends to affect people in the age range of 10 to 35, is itchy, and generally unpleasant. Is there a pityriasis rosea treatment to end your discomfort? And, are there pityriasis rosea natural remedies? Yes, there are, and you can discover some of them if you keep reading below.

Natural Treatments for Pityriasis Rosea

The scaly, itchy rash of pityriasis rosea is not fun. Once you have it, you will want to get relief from it as soon as possible. Luckily, there are a number of pityriasis rosea natural treatments you can use to help take care of the rash.

1. Warm Bath

You may find that a warm bath helps relieve some of the itching and other issues that come with pityriasis rosea. Keep the bath warm, though, because hot water may aggravate the rash.

2. Oatmeal

That’s right! Your breakfast food of choice on a cold day can also help soothe your pityriasis rosea. This can be done in two different ways. You can create an oatmeal sponge by boiling a cup of oatmeal, wrapping the oatmeal in a cloth, and, after it cools for a bit, using it on the rash. Or you can just have an oatmeal bath in warm (not hot) water.

3. Cold Compress

A cool, damp cloth may help provide temporary relief from the itching.

4. Aloe Vera

Fresh aloe vera has long been used to take the itch, sting, and burn out of many rashes, and pityriasis rosea is no exception. Take an aloe vera leaf and squeeze the gel out, or just cut one leaf. Rub the gel on the itchy parts of the rash.

5. Moisturize

Keep your skin moisturized. If your skin becomes too dry, it can exacerbate the itchiness of the rash. Take warm or lukewarm showers and baths instead of hot ones. The hot water will actually dry out your skin. Drink plenty of water, as that will also help to keep your skin supple.

6. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil, a modern staple of home remedies, has soothing properties when it comes to pityriasis rosea. It’s best used if the coconut is massaged into the rash, (softly, as a harsh massage may trigger more itching) so you may want to find a very good friend to help you do this.

7. Catechu Paste

Catechu is an extract from the acacia tree, and can be turned into a paste. Apply the paste to the pityriasis rosea and allow it to dry. The catechu paste’s antibacterial properties may help to soothe the itch.

8. Cotton Clothing

Synthetic materials and wool can irritate a rash like pityriasis rosea. Stick to clothes made of cotton for less irritation.

9. Avoid Scratching

One of the hardest things to do with any rash or itch is not scratch it. Scratching could damage the skin, so while it may provide temporary relief, it will often just make things worse later on.

As you can see, there are a number of pityriasis rosea home remedies. But if the rash is really getting to you, medical options are also available to help you corral the symptoms of the pityriasis rosea.

Pityriasis Rosea: Other Treatments

For some people, the itching of pityriasis rosea can be too much for a simple, natural remedy to resolve. You may need something a little bit stronger to avoid scratching two layers of skin off.

1. Calamine Lotion

The longtime king of over the counter anti-itch cream, calamine lotion can be used for multiple itch causes. It also carries the added bonus of no common side effects.

2. Hydrocortisone Cream

This steroid cream can really help take the bite out of most itches. That being said, it can be some powerful stuff and shouldn’t be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have measles, chickenpox, tuberculosis, or shingles.

3. Antihistamines

These are usually successful at clearing up allergy symptoms, but antihistamines may also settle pityriasis rosea’s itch.

These treatments are more medical in nature and will require a trip to the pharmacy. If the natural treatments don’t work, this may be the alternative option that will work, especially if your itch is really bad.

Pityriasis Rosea Is Itchy, but It Doesn’t Last

Pityriasis rosea is a real pain. It’s itchy, it’s ugly, and it can drive you nuts. But, there is some good news. Firstly, it goes away on its own. It’s just one of those things that happen—you put up with it for six to eight weeks, and eventually both the rash and itch disappear. Secondly, as we’ve shown above, there are a number of pityriasis rosea home remedies and medical remedies that can make the time that you’re forced to spend with pityriasis rosea a little less terrible. These will hopefully take some of the itch and burn out of the rash.


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