Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

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Shahbaz A. Janjua, MD

Diagnosis

pityriasis rubra pilaris

Body Site

hand finger

Age

45 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

confluent

Color

red

Morphology

papulosquamous (bump, scale)

Pattern

symmetric generalized, disseminated

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.

Description

diffuse symmetric reddish orange scaly plaques with distinct areas of sparing, palmoplantar keratoderma and keratotic follicular papules.

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10/1/2003 22:48:11

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