You're likely to start by seeing your health care provider. You might then be referred to a doctor who specializes in skin disorders (dermatologist).
Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment.
What you can do
- List any symptoms you're experiencing, including those that seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment.
- List key personal information, including whether you're pregnant or have any major illnesses, stresses or recent life changes.
- Make a list of all medications, vitamins and supplements you're taking, including the dosage information.
- List questions to ask your health care provider.
Questions to ask your health care provider about pityriasis rosea include:
- What's the most likely cause of my symptoms?
- What are other possible causes for my symptoms?
- I have another health condition. Could it be related to the rash?
- Is this rash temporary or long lasting?
- Will this rash leave permanent scars?
- Will the rash cause permanent changes in skin color?
- What treatments are available, and which do you recommend?
- Will treatment for the rash interact with other treatments I'm receiving?
- What are possible side effects of this treatment?
- Will the treatment help ease the itching? If not, how can I treat the itching?
What to expect from your doctor
Your health care provider may ask:
- When did you first begin to notice the rash?
- Have you had this type of rash in the past?
- Are you experiencing symptoms? If so, what are they?
- Have your symptoms changed over time?
- Does anything seem to improve your symptoms?
- What, if anything, appears to worsen your symptoms?