Pityriasis rubra pilaris
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Pityriasis rubra pilaris refers to a group of chronic disorders characterized by reddish orange, scaling plaques and keratotic follicular papules.[2]:ā442ā Symptoms may include reddish-orange patches (Latin: rubra) on the skin, severe flaking (Latin: pityriasis), uncomfortable itching, thickening of the skin on the feet and hands, and thickened bumps around hair follicles (Latin: pilus for hair). For some, early symptoms may also include generalized swelling of the legs, feet and other parts of the body. PRP has a varied clinical progression and a varied rate of improvement. There is currently no known cause or cure for PRP.
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Other names | Devergie's disease,[1] lichen ruber acuminatus,[1] and lichen ruber pilaris[1] |
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Specialty | Dermatology |
It was first described by Marie-Guillaume-Alphonse Devergie in 1856,[3] and the condition is also known as Devergie's disease.[4]