Pityriasis Rosea and HHV-6
http://www.scribd.com/doc/256512858/Evaluation-of-Pityriasis-Rosea-Associated-With-5#scribd Conclusion This study provides further evidence for HHV-6 and HHV-7 as etiological factors in pityriasis rosea, and detecting HHV-7 DNA in biopsy specimens from skin lesions is recommended. Pityriasis rosea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pityriasis_rosea Pityriasis rosea (also known as pityriasis rosea Gibert [ 1 ] ) is a skin rash . It is benign but may inflict substantial discomfort in certain cases. [ 2 ] Classically, it begins with a single "herald patch" lesion , followed in 1 or 2 weeks by a generalized body rash lasting up to 12 weeks, however usually around 6 - 8. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]