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Medical Conditions - Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

Pityriasis rubra pilaris includes a group of skin conditions causing inflammation and scaling on the skin. They cause reddish, scaly patches on the body. In some cases, there is a development of thickened skin, nail abnormalities, and thinning of hair. They often cause orange-red plaques with itchiness. Elbows, hands, knees, and feet are the commonly affected regions. Taking Methotrexate and Isotretinoin helps to treat the condition.

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Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

This article deals with pityriasis rubra pilaris or PRP, a rare inflammatory disorder affecting the skin. Read below to get more details.

4 min readNovember 8, 2022