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Psoriasis and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

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Psoriasis and pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) are both chronic skin disorders characterized by well-demarcated, scaly papules and plaques. Lesions can range from few and circumscribed to diffuse and distressing. Although psoriasis is more common with known comorbidities, PRP likely places a similar psychological burden on patients. The two conditions, their features, and management, particularly the use of systemic therapies, will be discussed here.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 6655 Travis St, Suite 980, Houston, TX, 77030, USA

    Omar Pacha MD

  2. Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1885 El Paseo, Apt. 1022, Houston, TX, 77054-5500, USA

    Megan J. Schlichte BS

  3. Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 6655 Travis Street, HMC 600, Houston, TX, 77030, USA

    Adelaide A. Hebert MD

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Pacha, O., Schlichte, M.J., Hebert, A.A. (2014). Psoriasis and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris. In: Tom, W. (eds) Severe Skin Diseases in Children. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39532-1_2

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