I have had pityriasis rosea in the past and recently I have been getting itchy red spots on my arms only that remind me of the pityriasis. However, I was told that pityriasis doesnt reoccur. Could it be something else? The patches seem to fade after a little while
Hi, I can understand your concern for the red itchy spots on arms. As you have had history of satyriasis rose in past, so it can be definitely possible to get the same after one episode. I quite often see recurrence and the recurrence prevails for multiple of times and for multiple of months too. You can consult your dermatologist for the same and of if diagnosed as satyriasis rose then you can take acyclovir tablet by mouth for 5 days. In latest of the scenario it is the considered as the best approach for complete remission which you can discuss with your doctor. Hope it helps. Take care.