Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare papulosquamous dermatosis characterized by keratotic follicular papules, erythematous scaling, pahnoplantar keratoderma and a variable degree of erythroderma. Type I PRP, the most common adult form, has a typical clinical manifestation, and remission in these patients can be achieved within 3 years. However, the rare type II PRP presents atypical feature...

Eccrine syringofibroadenoma (ESFA) is a rare benign cutaneous adnexal lesion characterized by a hyperplastic epithelium and eccrine ductal differentiation. In the present case, a 73-year-old Korean male presented with symmetrical numerous widespread, pinkish nodules with a cobblestone appearance over both legs for 2 years. He had a history of generalized erythematous scaly patches over his enti...

In this case report, we present a 30-year-old man who developed pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) following exposure to Dolomite. The diagnosis of PRP was confirmed histologically and the patient was successfully treated with acitretin and cyclosporine.

Erythroderma is a condition caused by several etiologies that result in red inflamed skin on 90% or more of the body surface. To optimize the diagnosis and management of the erythrodermic patient, healthcare professionals should be familiar with the underlying etiologies and treatment modalities. Patients with erythroderma require immediate attention as they may face a variety of medical compli...

Leiner (1930), over a period of twenty years, was able to observe only twenty cases of which eighteen were fatal. Yet, when Ritter von Rittershain (1878) first described the disease he based his observations on no fewer than 279 cases. These facts introduce a doubt as to whether or not Ritter's original series was a true clinical entity; that there was some contemporary confusion on this point ...

A 73-year-old woman developed erythroderma with intense pruritus, malaise, and chills 7 days after treatment with intravenous clindamycin. Two years later she experienced a similar reaction with more rapid onset (48 hours) after treatment with aztreonam. Resolution followed withdrawal of treatment in both instances, and intradermal tests proved positive at delayed reading for both drugs.

Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) has always been an intriguing topic ever since its inception. It is a group of chronic disorders characterized by reddish orange plaques with pityriasiform scaling showing follicular keratoses, palmoplantar keratoderma, and sometimes, erythroderma. It occurs all over the world but with racial variations. Its incidence might vary and the age at onset, behavior, cli...