Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition Pityriasis rubra pilaris was first described in 1828 by Tarral and was named by Besnier in 1889. It can be characterize by rare skin disorder that present with reddish-orange colored scaling patches with well defined borders. It may cover the entire body or just parts of the body such as the elbows and knees, palms and soles. It is an erythematosquamous eruption characterized by the association of palmoplantar keratoderma, follicular plugging and erythematous perifollicular papules which may progress to plaques or erythroderma. Initially, the disorder is characterized by elevated erythematous spots on the skin. These spots grow and become connected, producing red plaques over large areas. The inherited form starts early in childhood with persistent long-term symptoms into adulthood. Although most people who develop PRP are over age 50, individuals of any age, race, and nationality can be affected. Women and men seem to be equally affected. Causes
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