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Recurrent Herpetic Stromal Keratitis in Mice, a Model for Studying Human HSK

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Relapsing pityriasis rosea.

Francesco Drago¹, Giulia Ciccarese, Alfredo Rebora

¹Section of Dermatology, Department of Health Sciences, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST, Genoa, Italy.

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)

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Pityriasis rosea (PR) relapses are uncommon, affecting 3.7% of patients. Recurrences typically occur within a year, with milder symptoms and shorter duration than the initial outbreak.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Epidemiology

Background:

Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an acute, self-limiting skin condition.
The frequency and characteristics of PR relapses are not well-documented.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of pityriasis rosea relapses.
To characterize the clinical features and timing of PR recurrences.

Main Methods:

Retrospective cohort study of pityriasis rosea cases diagnosed in Genoa from 2000-2013.
Follow-up of 570 patients to assess relapse occurrence and features.

Main Results:

21 out of 570 patients (3.7%) experienced pityriasis rosea relapses.
Relapses usually occurred within one year, with reduced lesion size, number, and duration, and absent herald patch.
Relapsing patients were predominantly male, with a mean age of 20.3 years.

Conclusions:

Pityriasis rosea relapses are infrequent but can occur.
Recurrences exhibit distinct clinical features compared to primary episodes.
The study suggests a potential link between PR and human herpesviruses, similar to other reactivating viruses.