Pityriasis Rosea

bigj4 · December 2016

I'm 10.5 weeks today. Developed a rash on my chest about 2 weeks ago. Didn't really think much of it, thought maybe eczema but it's not itchy. I'm a nurse so I was talking to one of the doctors at work about it amd showed him pictures and he thinks it's pityriasis rosea. Of course I can't find anything positive about this condition and pregnancy! I left a message at my OBs office to hopefully squeeze me in today as my rash as gotten worse in the last 24 hours. Has anyone else dealt with this before? I need to hear some good news this morning. First pregnancy and I'm freaking out about it. Being hormonal doesn't help either!

Knottie42089123 · December 2016

Yikes I had that about 13 years ago and had to take antibiotics!!! Hope you get a treatment that helps get rid of it and is safe!!!

Knottie42089123 · December 2016

Btw I went to a derm for it

Moneypenny424 · December 2016

I've had it twice--good luck! I was a kid the first time, and they had me going into UV chambers and stuff. The second time was 15 years ago and I believe I had to take antibiotics. Did the rash look like a christmas tree? That is the telltale sign.

swanbrooner · December 2016

I had it once, but my doctor just let it run its course. It was unsightly, but harmless.

dancegurl1118 · December 2016

Lurking from July. Pretty sure I have this too...my derm (who I don't really trust) just scanned me over and said it was eczema. It's spread from originally my chest to my arms, neck, stomach back and face. I never had the herald spot but I have the other red spots all over. Definitely not eczema. My OB had no idea what it was so I guess I'm just stuck. Hoping for the best outcome for you, googling it in regards to the 1st trimester was not a good idea for me.

MrsCaliRN · December 2016

I'm pretty sure it's harmless. Can take up to 6 weeks to go away on its own. Can treat with Benadryl if you want, just check in with your OB first.

dancegurl1118 · December 2016

Yeah......so it's harmless not in pregnancy, @MrsCaliRN.

bigj4 · December 2016

Benadryl hasn't been working and neither has oatmeal creams. I have an appt with my OB tomorrow afternoon. It seems like I have all of the symptoms for this. One of the first signs is cold symptoms which I have been battling for about 3 weeks. I guess it can lead to miscarriage or being a high risk pregnancy for premature delivery.

bigj4 · December 2016

It is starting to spread down the side of my abdomen..so kind of like a tree I guess?

virginiaunicorn11 · December 2016

dancegurl1118 said:

Yeah......so it's harmless not in pregnancy, @MrsCaliRN.

Aw, lady. I'm sorry you're dealing with these fears. I hope everything goes ok. Keep us posted - your concerns are valid and we are here for you.

MrsCaliRN · December 2016

Hence "I'm pretty sure" and "check with your OB." I hope you're getting answers, OP. Let us know what comes of it!

bigj4 · December 2016

Saw my dr today. He wasn't as concerned as I was. Wants some bloodwork for liver function. Told me to buy some hydrocortisone cream. So if it doesn't go away in a week or so I will follow up with my family doctor since my OB will be away for a couple weeks. Everything looked perfect on ultrasound.

NYTino24 · December 2016

@bigj4 *Lurking from Aug17* I had it twice (very uncommon) in a year (even less rare). The first time was on my neck and looked like a hickey. I burned my neck with my curling iron right next to it, so I looked fabulous. The second time my clueless coworker thought she was seeing my nipples (because the herald patches were in that area, but like 3 inches higher). It did not resolve either time until treated with multiple creams. Hydrocortisone didn't work. I also had triamcinolone acetonide, clobetasol, and ketoconazole. I can't remember, but it got dramatically better when I used one of them. I think I was scratching and may have gotten bacteria in there too, so hands off!

bigj4 · December 2016

Thanks it hasnt been itchy at all. Ive been using hydrocortisone and its starting to fade a bit. Just had my 12 week ultrasound and baby looks healthy so im feeling a bit better now

caribbeanmama-2 · December 2016

Haven't posted here in a while....
@bigj4 I had this about 10 years ago - got a bunch of misdiagnoses in the US - they thought it was scabies then ringworm... I went to see my dermatologist in the Caribbean - I had it all over my trunk with the telltale herald patch on my back. He prescribed a topical ointment, no oral antibiotics, and it cleared up quickly. I recommend seeing a dermatologist in person for diagnosis. Especially since you don't want to be taking antibiotics unnecessarily. I don't know about the implications for pregnancy though.

Edit: herald not emerald

michaela0704 · December 2016

I had it and started with a herald patch that the school nurse tried to send me home thinking it was ringworm.

For me personally, it was extremely itchy but lasted a week or so then it disappeared. Glad to hear you aren't itchy as that was the worst part!

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