Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Quiz
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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
Depressions on nail
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Developed scars or marks where the rashes/wound was previously
Hardening of the skin of the fingers
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
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.
Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
Skin hardening
Change in nail shape
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?
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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