<prompt> The following statement is true for Pityriasis roseaLife threatening infectionSelf limitingCaused by dermatophytesChronic relapsing  <response>: Pityriasis rosea PR is a self-limiting, generally benign disorder for which the prognosis is excellent and the recurrence rate is low approximately 2. Because it is not considered a transmissible disease, patients do not require isolation and may return to work or school Pityriasis rosea is a type of skin rash.Classically, it begins with a single red and slightly scaly area known as a herald patch. This is then followed, days to weeks later, by a pink whole body rash.It typically lasts less than three months and goes away without treatment.Sometime a fever may occur before the sta of the rash or itchiness may be present, but often there are few other symptoms. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2314 