PR on Olive skin
Male
24
AUS
Hey everyone ! I just wanna say PR is the worst thing ever. So I know how all of youse feel !
I had a very severe case where my herald patch started on my inner right thigh, and after 2 days my body was fully covered. My armpits, arms, torso, back, neck and inner thighs have been affected. Luckily my face, feet and hands wasn’t affected at all. My dermatologist definitely confirmed it as Pityriasis Rosea. Mine came without a cold or flu but since I have mild eczema it exacerbated the itch. I’m 2 weeks in and the first 7 - 10 days were genuinely hell, itching non stop and sleepless nights… but it gets better, you got to moisturise, apply itch lotion and sun bake !
I’m at the point where my skin pigmentation is purple and brown, but I can see my areas clearing which is always a good indicator.
Products I used to subside my itch sensations & Tips:
- Cetaphil Moisturiser Cream ( dry to very dry ) or
- DermaVeen Sensitive Relief Eczema Cream
- Calamine Lotion
- DermaVeen Sensitive Relief Eczema-Prone Skin Bath Soak ( bathe in this once daily every 2nd day )
- Ice Pack or run area under cold shower ( if itch is unbearable )
- Sun Bathe whenever you can the, UV from the sun can help with healing ( optional & not longer for 10 - 15 minutes )
- Wear loose clothes, jumpers n sweatpants are your best friend. They may be inconvenient but they help prevent you itching.
- Take Antihistamines ! Or prescribed medications by your GP
- Drink plenty of water, hydration is key cause the skin will be very dry !
I hope this help everyone, keep pushing through it, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel !!