DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,pityriasis rubra pilaris,erythroderma

© 2001-2009, DermAtlas	*Image Name:*	Pityriasis_rubra_pilaris_6_030926	*File Type:*	jpg
	*Diagnosis:*	PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS	*Category:*	papulosquamous eruptions
	*Body Site:*	foot / ankle	*Age:*	45 years
	*Contributor:*	Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD
	*Description:*	diffuse symmetric reddish orange scaly plaques with distinct areas of sparing, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic follicular papules.
	*Comments:*	This 45-year-old man developed a progressive red papulosquamous eruption over two months characterized by reddish orange scaly plaques, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic, follicular papules more prominent on the extremities. The eruption became confluent and disseminated over the trunk, face, and extremities with distinct areas of sparing. He responded poorly to topical emolients and steroids. Oral acitretin therapy was being considered to improve his condition.
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© 2001-2009, DermAtlas	*Image Name:*	Pityriasis_rubra_pilaris_5_030926	*File Type:*	jpg
	*Diagnosis:*	PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS	*Category:*	papulosquamous eruptions
	*Body Site:*	arm	*Age:*	45 years
	*Contributor:*	Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD
	*Description:*	diffuse symmetric reddish orange scaly plaques with distinct areas of sparing, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic follicular papules.
	*Comments:*	This 45-year-old man developed a progressive red papulosquamous eruption over two months characterized by reddish orange scaly plaques, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic, follicular papules more prominent on the extremities. The eruption became confluent and disseminated over the trunk, face, and extremities with distinct areas of sparing. He responded poorly to topical emolients and steroids. Oral acitretin therapy was being considered to improve his condition.
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© 2001-2009, DermAtlas	*Image Name:*	Pityriasis_rubra_pilaris_4_030926	*File Type:*	jpg
	*Diagnosis:*	PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS	*Category:*	papulosquamous eruptions
	*Body Site:*	forearm	*Age:*	45 years
	*Contributor:*	Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD
	*Description:*	diffuse symmetric reddish orange scaly plaques with distinct areas of sparing, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic follicular papules.
	*Comments:*	This 45-year-old man developed a progressive red papulosquamous eruption over two months characterized by reddish orange scaly plaques, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic, follicular papules more prominent on the extremities. The eruption became confluent and disseminated over the trunk, face, and extremities with distinct areas of sparing. He responded poorly to topical emolients and steroids. Oral acitretin therapy was being considered to improve his condition.
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© 2001-2009, DermAtlas	*Image Name:*	Pityriasis_rubra_pilaris_3_030926	*File Type:*	jpg
	*Diagnosis:*	PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS	*Category:*	papulosquamous eruptions
	*Body Site:*	hand / finger	*Age:*	45 years
	*Contributor:*	Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD
	*Description:*	diffuse symmetric reddish orange scaly plaques with distinct areas of sparing, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic follicular papules.
	*Comments:*	This 45-year-old man developed a progressive red papulosquamous eruption over two months characterized by reddish orange scaly plaques, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic, follicular papules more prominent on the extremities. The eruption became confluent and disseminated over the trunk, face, and extremities with distinct areas of sparing. He responded poorly to topical emolients and steroids. Oral acitretin therapy was being considered to improve his condition.
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© 2001-2009, DermAtlas	*Image Name:*	Pityriasis_rubra_pilaris_2_030926	*File Type:*	jpg
	*Diagnosis:*	PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS	*Category:*	papulosquamous eruptions
	*Body Site:*	hand	*Age:*	45 years
	*Contributor:*	Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD
	*Description:*	diffuse symmetric reddish orange scaly plaques with distinct areas of sparing, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic follicular papules.
	*Comments:*	This 45-year-old man developed a progressive red papulosquamous eruption over two months characterized by reddish orange scaly plaques, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic, follicular papules more prominent on the extremities. The eruption became confluent and disseminated over the trunk, face, and extremities with distinct areas of sparing. He responded poorly to topical emolients and steroids. Oral acitretin therapy was being considered to improve his condition.
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© 2001-2009, DermAtlas	*Image Name:*	Pityriasis_rubra_pilaris_1_030926	*File Type:*	jpg
	*Diagnosis:*	PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS	*Category:*	papulosquamous eruptions
	*Body Site:*	hand / palm	*Age:*	45 years
	*Contributor:*	Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD
	*Description:*	diffuse symmetric reddish orange scaly plaques with distinct areas of sparing, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic follicular papules.
	*Comments:*	This 45-year-old man developed a progressive red papulosquamous eruption over two months characterized by reddish orange scaly plaques, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic, follicular papules more prominent on the extremities. The eruption became confluent and disseminated over the trunk, face, and extremities with distinct areas of sparing. He responded poorly to topical emolients and steroids. Oral acitretin therapy was being considered to improve his condition.
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© 2001-2009, DermAtlas	*Image Name:*	prp_2_020711	*File Type:*	jpg
	*Diagnosis:*	PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS	*Category:*	papulosquamous eruptions
	*Body Site:*	total body / back trunk	*Age:*	42 years
	*Contributor:*	Eric Poon, MD
	*Description:*	symmetric bright red confluent papules and plaques
	*Comments:*	This 42 year old woman developed a progressive red papulosquamous eruption that became confluent and disseminated over the trunk, face, and extremities. The close up image showed the primary follicular involvement characteristic of pityriasis rubra pilaris. Palms and soles were also involved. A skin biopsy revealed changes consistent with the clinical diagnosis.
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© 2001-2009, DermAtlas	*Image Name:*	prp_1_020711	*File Type:*	jpg
	*Diagnosis:*	PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS	*Category:*	papulosquamous eruptions
	*Body Site:*	total body / back trunk	*Age:*	42 years
	*Contributor:*	Eric Poon, MD
	*Description:*	symmetric bright red confluent papules and plaques
	*Comments:*	This 42 year old woman developed a progressive red papulosquamous eruption that became confluent and disseminated over the trunk, face, and extremities. The close up image showed the primary follicular involvement characteristic of pityriasis rubra pilaris. Palms and soles were also involved. A skin biopsy revealed changes consistent with the clinical diagnosis.
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© 2001-2009, DermAtlas	*Image Name:*	prp_7_020112	*File Type:*	jpg
	*Diagnosis:*	PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS / ERYTHRODERMA	*Category:*	papulosquamous eruptions / genodermatosis/genetic disorder
	*Body Site:*	ear / face	*Age:*	27 years
	*Contributor:*	Chris Ha, MD
	*Description:*	confluent erythema and scaling
	*Comments:*	A 27 year old healthy man developed a rapidly progressive red scaly eruption over much of the skin surface. Note the follicular involvement on the extremities and the distinct diffuselyscattered areas of sparing typical of pityriasis rubra pilaris. His nails and oral pharynx were normal, but his palms and soles were salmon-colored and scaly.
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© 2001-2009, DermAtlas	*Image Name:*	prp_5_020112	*File Type:*	jpg
	*Diagnosis:*	PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS / ERYTHRODERMA	*Category:*	papulosquamous eruptions / genodermatosis/genetic disorder
	*Body Site:*	palm / hand	*Age:*	27 years
	*Contributor:*	Chris Ha, MD
	*Description:*	diffuse symmetric erythema and scaling with distinct areas of sparing
	*Comments:*	A 27 year old healthy man developed a rapidly progressive red scaly eruption over much of the skin surface. Note the follicular involvement on the extremities and the distinct diffuselyscattered areas of sparing typical of pityriasis rubra pilaris. His nails and oral pharynx were normal, but his palms and soles were salmon-colored and scaly.
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