GIBERT'S PITYRIASIS ROSEA - MEDICINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF GIBERT'S PITYRIASIS ROSEA

Definition

Gibert's pityriasis rosea is an erythematous-scaly dermatosis characterized by erythematous-desquamative lesions: the disease has a benign and self-limiting course. Often times, Gibert's pityriasis rosea, very common among subjects between the ages of 10 and 40, regresses spontaneously, without the need for targeted treatments.

Causes

Gibert's pityriasis rosea is a disease of dubious etiology: until the last century, it was believed that the causes were bacterial infections, fleas and syphilis. Currently, it is assumed that the most probable triggering cause goes back to the herpes virus type 6 and 7; moreover, contact with some chemical agents can foment dermatosis.

Symptoms

The dermatosis begins with a typical reddish mother spot (Gibert's medallion), and then generates other small red satellite spots, which gradually move away from the fulcrum of the infection, shrinking. Only 25% of patients with pityriasis rosea complain of itching: the symptomatological picture is moderate.

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Medicines

Being a mild disease, it is not uncommon for Gibert's pityriasis rosea to go untreated: in fact, dermatosis tends to regress spontaneously in a few days.
In any case, in case of atrocious itching, oral antihistamines, cortisone drugs (topical application) and possibly drugs targeted against the Herpes virus are recommended; the dosage must be indicated by the doctor, based on the severity of the dermatosis:

oral antihistamines (e.g. levocetrizine dihydrochloride, e.g. Xyzal)

topical application of cortisone-based ointments (eg. diflucortolone: eg. Nerisona): cortisones are effective in the case of mild to medium-sized Gibert's pityriasis rosea, since they relieve itching and erythema. Do not take oral steroids, given the risk of exacerbating the dermatosis.

In case of Gibert's pityriasis rosea caused by Herpes virus, the administration of aciclovir cream 5% (eg Aciclovir, Xerese) is effective.

application of talc or menthol-based creams: useful for calming the perception of heat created by Gibert's pityriasis rosea.

To avoid excessive flaking and minimize the risk of itching, in the case of Gibert's pityriasis rosea it is recommended to moisturize the injured skin with emollient and nourishing creams, and use delicate non-aggressive cleansers.
Furthermore, avoid exposure to the sun and to artificial UVB lamps, given the particular sensitivity of the skin: the radiations could aggravate the symptoms.