http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp MedTerms Word of the Day en-us Copyright 1995-2009 MedicineNet, Inc. All rights reserved. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medterms.com/images/mt_144x35.gif http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp 144 35 http://www.medterms.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WordOfTheDay&a=22427 http://www.medterms.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=WordOfTheDay&a=22427 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT <p><b><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=104799">Pityriasis rosea</a>:</b> A common mild <A href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=1992">rash</a> of unknown origin that can appear on a person of any age (most commonly at 10-35 years of age), may last from several weeks to several months, often begins with a "herald" patch, a large single pink patch on the chest or back and, within a week or so, more pink patches on the torso, arms and legs. There may be <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15781">itching</a>, especially when overheated. Treatment may include medications for the itching and soothing lotions or lubricants, and lukewarm rather than hot baths.</p> <br><br><a href="http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedTerms</a> (TM) is the Medical Dictionary of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp">MedicineNet.com</a>.<br>We Bring Doctors' Knowledge To You