With what condition is Harold's Patch associated with?

Question

I know there is a disease which manifests itself as an initial rash that is called a Harold's patch that disappears and then a more difuse rash appears all over the body. What is this disease called??

Answer 1

A herald patch is the initial lesion of a skin condition called Pityriasis Rosea. A generalized rash appears 1-2 weeks after the primary plaque.

No bacteria, virus, or fungus has been isolated as a definite causal agent.

Answer 2

This should help clear things up.

"Rash on the torso and spreading to the limbs


Question

I have a rash on my torso that is like red raised scaly lesions - it is somewhat itchy but not too bad. The patches start as small red spots and then grow larger - the largest ones are about 2.5cm in diameter. However, it is spreading now to my legs and arms.

I thought it might be ringworm, but the doctor told me that it was some kind of a virus - he called it ‘harold's patch’ - however, I can’t find any reference to that anywhere on the web. He prescribed Lamusil, an oral antifungal treatment, even though he said it wasn’t a fungal thing. I’m a bit confused - can you shed any light?

Answer

Thank you for your enquiry, and the confusion here is that you misheard your GP. What he said was you had a 'herald patch’, which is the start of a fungal infection called pityriasis. This readily responds to antifungals and time, and you should keep taking these. You are not infectious, and can certainly find a lot on the web now you know what your doctor really said! I do hope this helps.

Yours sincerely

Dr Roger Henderson, GP "

Answer 3

I think you mean 'Herald patch’, which is the start of a fungal infection called Pityriasis.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Art nailed it.

"Herald" patch, as in to herald (announce) an event.

Art! The herald answer rings...