What increases my risk for pityriasis rosea?
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Pityriasis rosea is not sexist or racist, meaning it affects men and women of any race equally. However, it is more common among teens and young adults than any other age group. Other than that, there’s nothing that puts you at a higher risk for developing pityriasis rosea.
Pityriasis rosea is not sexist or racist, meaning it affects men and women of any race equally. However, it is more common among teens and young adults than any other age group. Other than that, there’s nothing that puts you at a higher... More -
Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:The cause of pityriasis is unknown, though it may be tied to a virus. There is no indication that the condition is contagious, and no risk factors have been identified.
The cause of pityriasis is unknown, though it may be tied to a virus. There is no indication that the condition is contagious, and no risk factors have been identified. More -
The risk of getting pityriasis rosea is slightly increased in women. Age also affects your risk-it is higher for older teens and young adults. The occurrence of pityriasis rosea is also higher in the fall and spring.
The risk of getting pityriasis rosea is slightly increased in women. Age also affects your risk-it is higher for older teens and young adults. The occurrence of pityriasis rosea is also higher in the fall and spring. More
