摘要: Pityriasis rosea is an acute self-limiting papulosquamous skin disorder of unknown etiology. Although pityriasis a common dermatologic disorder, information regarding the epidemiology disease in India limited because inadequate studies. The incidence and presentation varies from one geographical region to another. objective was study various clinical patterns epidemiologic factors influencing its occurrence. A cross-sectional on clinicoepidemiologic pattern conducted. detailed history illness onset, evolution, duration, symptoms, systemic features, recurrence, contact, associated such as socioeconomic status, drug intake, use new clothing, along with data, recorded performa. age patients ranged 3 47 (mean 20.32) years. Incidence highest among aged 11 20 years followed by those 21 30 There male preponderance. Seasonal variation not evident. History using garments or old garments, unwashed for extended period elicited 23% cases. average interval onset lesions physician 14.45 days. Pruritus symptom (70%). Of 73 patients, 67 had herald patch. features most cases were accordance classical rosea.