Abstract :
Background: Pityriasis Rosea is an acute self limiting disease, probably infective in origin affecting mainly children and young adults and characterised by a distinctive skin eruption and minimal constitutional symptoms.
Aim: Our study was done to evaluate the clinical and epidemiological profile of pityriasis rosea in patients attending Dermatology OPD in a tertiary care centre in North Eastern India during the tenure period from June 2019 to May 2020.
Materials And Methods: A total of 34 patients of pityriasis rosea diagnosed clinically attending the out patient department of Dermatology were recruited over a period of one year. Clinical and demographic data were noted.
Results: Out of 34 patients, 21(61%) were males and 13(38%) were females. Majority of the patients were seen in the age group of 11-30 years. Pruritus was found in the majority of patients. Seasonal variation was evident, with highest incidence in summer followed by winter season. Classical PR was the common type seen and localized and inverse PR were the most common atypical presentation.
Conclusion: PR is a common self limiting disorder seen in children and young adults. Knowledge about the disease will help in correct management and prevent unnecessary distress to the patient.
Keyword :
Pityriasis rosea, Herald patch, Christmas tree pattern, Clinical features, Diagnosis.