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. 2004 Mar;11(1):57–60. doi: 10.1080/10446670410001670008

A Review of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris and Rheumatologic Associations

Happy Chan 1, Fu Tong Liu 2, Stanley Naguwa 3,
PMCID: PMC2275412  PMID: 15154613

Abstract

Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare group of hyperkeratotic, papulosquamous disease that can be acquired or inherited. There have been reported cases of rheumatologic associations, mainly arthritis and dermatomyositis. In this review article, we will explore the clinical presentation and classification, rheumatologic associations and treatment modalities of PRP. In addition, we will also report a case of PRP with seronegative arthritis.

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