Definition
The pityriasis rosea of Gibert is an erito-squamous dermatosis characterized by erythematous-scaling lesions: the disease presents a benign and self-limiting course. Often the pityriasis rosea of Gibert, very common among subjects aged between 10 and 40 years, regresses spontaneously, without the need for targeted care.
Causes
The pityriasis rosea of Gibert is a disease of dubious etiology: until the last century, it was believed that the responsible causes were bacterial infections, fleas and syphilis. Currently, the most probable triggering cause is supposed to date back to the herpes virus type 6 and 7; moreover, contact with some chemical agents can cause dermatosis.
Symptoms
The dermatosis begins with a typical reddish mother spot (Gibert medallion), to then generate other small red satellite spots, which gradually move away from the fulcrum of the infection, shrinking. Only 25% of patients suffering from pityriasis rosea complained of itching: the symptomatology is of a moderate nature.
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drugs
Being a mild disease, it is not uncommon for Gibert pityriasis rosea not to be cured: in fact, dermatosis tends to regress spontaneously in a few days.
However, in the case of atrocious itching, oral antihistamines, cortisonics (topical application) and possibly drugs targeted against the Herpes virus are recommended; the dosage must be indicated by the doctor, based on the severity of the dermatosis:
- oral antihistamines (eg levocetrizine dihydrochloride, eg Xyzal)
- topical application of cortisone-based ointments (eg diflucortolone: eg. Nerisona): corticosteroids are effective in the case of pityriasis rosea of Gibert of mild-medium entity, given that they lighten itch and erythema. Do not take cortisone per os, given the risk of exacerbating dermatosis.
- In case of pityriasis rosea of Gibert caused by Herpes virus, the administration of acyclovir 5% cream (eg Aciclovir, Xerese) is effective.
- application of talcum or menthol based creams: useful for calming the perception of heat created by the pityriasis rosea of Gibert.
To avoid excessive desquamation and minimize the risk of itching, in case of pityriasis rosea from Gibert it is recommended to moisturize the damaged skin with emollient and nourishing creams, and use mild non-aggressive detergents.
Furthermore, avoid exposure to the sun and UVB artificial lamps, given the particular sensitivity of the skin: the radiation could aggravate the symptoms.
