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Be aware of "rose rash", a common skin disease in the rainy season.

Rose rash Skin disease that is associated with viral infection. It is most common during the rainy season. Is a non-communicable disease with acute symptoms Can be recovered by itself It joker usually occurs in adolescents, ages 10 to 35, rarely in young children or the elderly.

What is rose rash?

Dr. Somsak Akasil, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services revealed that rose rash is an acute skin disease. There is no clear cause. Found to be associated with viral infection The rash is characteristic. Round or oval shape Is distributed along the groove on the surface. Similar to the appearance of pine Most of the disease occurs in young people. Especially during the age of 10-35 years can be found in all races. And found in women more than men at a rate of 2: 1. The rash usually occurs for about 6-8 weeks and then disappears on its own. But in some patients it can be as long as 5 months or more. Separate diagnosis with other eczema rashes have been reported in pregnant patients. It is at risk of causing miscarriages, especially during the first 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Symptoms

Female Dr. Minkwan Wichaidit, Director of the Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medical Affairs added that The first rash usually appears on the trunk and grows in size. Sometimes it can be found around the neck or upper limbs. Often leading to other rashes In hours or days

The rash is pink, salmon or brown in color. It may have slightly raised edges, about 2-4 cm in size, but in some cases it can be 1 cm or up to 10 cm in size. The center of the rash has a small scaly. The margins are enlarged. Approximately 5% of patients have pre-existing symptoms such as headache, fever, joint pain and aches. In the early stages of the disease Rashes are not usually found on the face, hands and feet.Itching in rosacea is approximately 25%.

How to treat rose rash

Director of the Institute of Dermatology Gave further advice that A rose rash usually has no symptoms and can go away on its own. Without leaving a trace Treatment is mainly symptomatic treatment. Using a suitable skin moisturizer In combination with steroid drugs or oral antihistamines It can help reduce itching. But should be under the supervision of a doctor Patients with severe symptoms Short-term steroid medication, UVB (Narrowband or broadband) irradiation, can help control the disease.