title: Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
abstract: Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is an inflammatory condition of uncertain etiology. We present a case of PRP that demonstrates acantholysis on histopathologic examination, which is a characteristic feature that increasingly is recognized to aid in the diagnosis. We also review the clinical presentations and treatment options for this condition.
authors.affiliation: The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leger
authors.forename: Tracey
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Newlove
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Rishi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Shane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meehan
authors.forename: Sarika
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramachandran
mesh_terms: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000097:blood; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010916:Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris / Q000473:pathology*; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D002097:C-Reactive Protein; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor