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No, pityriasis rosea is not contagious. You cannot get it from another person. The cause of pityriasis rosea is not fully known, but experts believe a viral infection that triggers a skin reaction ...

The condition he has is called pityriasis versicolor, which is also called tinea versicolor. It’s a fairly common fungal skin infection. The condition can be worsened by heat, humidity and sun ...

Very limited research has examined the relationship between pityriasis rosea and anemia, but it may be possible to have both conditions. For instance, a 2014 study involving 52 people with ...

Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also be caused by Malassezia, a yeast that often ...

AN without insulin resistance is more common than in those with lighter skin tones. AN on the face occurs almost exclusively in people who have darker skin tones. Tinea versicolor is yeast that causes ...

Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an acute inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythematous scaling papules and macules. PR lesions are most commonly distributed over the trunk and proximal ...