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  • Skin tightness of the fingers

  • Scars or marks from the rash/wound

  • Moles or spots of different colors on skin or lining of the mouth

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Learn more about Pityriasis rubra pilaris

Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is pityriasis rubra pilaris?

Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a group of rare skin disorders that cause a reddish-orange discoloration of the skin and the appearance of scaly patches with well-defined borders. It typically affects elbows, knees, palms, and soles.

Symptoms of pityriasis rubra pilaris

  • Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth

  • Skin hardening

  • Change in nail shape

Questions your doctor may ask to check for pityriasis rubra pilaris

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pityriasis rubra pilaris

  • Are there black, blue, or brown spots on the skin or elsewhere? (Including moles)

  • Do you have hardening of the skin?

  • Has your nail shape changed?

Treatment for pityriasis rubra pilaris

Pityriasis rubra pilaris can be managed with creams, ointments, and oral medication.

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References

  • Wang D, Chong VC, Chong WS, Oon HH. A Review on Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2018 Jun;19(3):377-390. doi: 10.1007/s40257-017-0338-1. PMID: 29302927.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40257-017-0338-1

  • Roenneberg S, Biedermann T. Pityriasis rubra pilaris: algorithms for diagnosis and treatment. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2018 Jun;32(6):889-898. doi: 10.1111/jdv.14761. Epub 2018 Jan 17. PMID: 29247481.

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.14761

  • Eastham AB. Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris. JAMA Dermatol. 2019 Mar 1;155(3):404. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.5030. PMID: 30725099.

    https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/2723286

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