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*Although there is no cure for pityriasis rosea, in most cases the condition goes away by itself without any treatment. | *Although there is no cure for pityriasis rosea, in most cases the condition goes away by itself without any treatment. | ||
*[[Ultraviolet light]] treatment or [[phototherapy]] may shorten the duration of the condition and may be prescribed for extensive and persistent cases of pityriasis. *[[Corticosteroid]] creams may also be prescribed to relieve the[[itching]]. | *[[Ultraviolet light]] treatment or [[phototherapy]] may shorten the duration of the condition and may be prescribed for extensive and persistent cases of pityriasis. *[[Corticosteroid]] creams may also be prescribed to relieve the [[itching]]. | ||
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Medical Therapy
- Although there is no cure for pityriasis rosea, in most cases the condition goes away by itself without any treatment.
- Ultraviolet light treatment or phototherapy may shorten the duration of the condition and may be prescribed for extensive and persistent cases of pityriasis. *Corticosteroid creams may also be prescribed to relieve the itching.