Evaluation of Serum Interleukin 36 in Pityriasis rosea Patients | ||
| Benha Journal of Applied Sciences | ||
| Article 14, Volume 7, Issue 9, September 2022, Pages 97-101 PDF (543.88 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Research Papers | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/bjas.2022.274380 | ||
| Authors | ||
| M S.Abuarqaiybh; E M.Sanad; G M.Abdel Khalik | ||
| Dermatology Venereology and Andrology, Dept., Faculty of Medicine, Benha Univ., Benha, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a skin condition caused by the reactivation of human herpesvirus (HHV) 6 and/or HHV-7 throughout the body. In most cases, a single erythematous plaque (herald patch) appears first, followed by lesser lesions along the trunk's cleavage lines two weeks later (Christmas tree distribution). The typical period is about 4 weeks, however this might vary. This research set out to determine the prevalence of Pityriasis rosea and its associated symptoms. There were 40 Pityriasis rosea patients in this research. Patients who visited the Dermatology and Andrology Outpatient Clinic at Benha University Hospital anytime between September 2021 and March 2022 were eligible for selection. Benha Faculty of Medicine's Research Ethical Committee gave their clearance to this project (MS 30 /2 /2020). In order to better understand Pityriasis rosea, this research aimed to quantify its prevalence and characterise its clinical manifestations. Our research showed that 14 (35.0%) patients experienced PR as a result of post-viral respiratory tract infections, 12 (30.0%) experienced PR after purchasing and wearing new clothing, 8 (20%) experienced PR as a result of psychological factors, 4 (10%) experienced PR during pregnancy, and 2 (5.0%) experienced PR after experiencing an insect bite. Two of our patients (5.0%) had a family history of disease. Six patients, or 15%, had some kind of connection to Covid 19. Twenty percent of herald patches were located on the back and thighs, ten percent on the trunk, five percent each on the abdomen, chest, face, knee, loin, neck, and upper limb. The average patch was 3.62 0.81 inches in diameter, with 61.1% having an oval shape with peripheral scales and 38.9% having a rounded shape and peripheral scales. The time (in days) between a herald patch and a widespread eruption may be as long as 16 years (mean 10.90 years). The majority of patients, it was determined, had recently purchased clothing and a history of upper respiratory tract infections. The positive family history rate was 5.0%. There were COVID 19 infections in 15.0% of people, which may cause PR, and 20.0% of people had patches on their backs or thighs. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Pityriasis rosea; Clinical Characteristics | ||
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