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Photosensitive pityriasis rubra pilaris
Author(s) -
Iredale H. E.,
Meggitt S. J.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2005.01931.x
Subject(s) - dermatology , pityriasis rubra pilaris , medicine , ultraviolet a , ultraviolet light , exacerbation , psoriasis , immunology , chemistry , photochemistry
Summary Exacerbation of pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) with ultraviolet exposure is well recognized. However, the initial presentation of PRP in a photoexposed distribution is infrequently reported, and only rarely confirmed with phototesting. We describe such a case of photosensitive PRP. Phototesting revealed exquisite ultraviolet (UV) sensitivity, which was particularly marked to UVB, a feature shared with previously reported cases.