title: Pityriasis rubra pilaris presenting as subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
abstract: Diseases of a very different nature may occasionally present in a similar manner. Differentiating among several possible diagnoses may be complicated by confusing and conflicting laboratory data. Our recent evaluation and treatment of a patient confirmed the need for thorough testing, particularly in patients suspected of having a connective tissue disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock 79430.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Boyd
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zemtsov
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Neldner
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010916:Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris / Q000175:diagnosis*