Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a chronic, papulosquamous dermatosis of unclear etiology. The case of a 61-year-old man with pityriasis rubra pilaris is presented. The clinical forms, histopathologic features, and treatment options of pityriasis rubra pilaris are reviewed.
Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University, USA.
Katherine L
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White
D017255:Acitretin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009824:Ointments; D010916:Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000627:therapeutic use
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D009824:Ointments; D017255:Acitretin; D016559:Tacrolimus