Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris / Disease

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Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

Synonyms of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

Devergie Disease
Lichen Acuminatus
Lichen Psoriasis
Lichen Ruber Acuminatus
Pityriasis Pilaris
PRP

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris is a mildly itchy chronic skin disorder that is possibly caused by an inherited metabolic defect. Initially, the disorder is characterized by elevated spots (papules) on the skin. These spots grow and become connected, producing red plaques over large areas.

Organizations related to Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types
1364 Welsh Road G2
North Wales PA 19454
Phone #: 215-619-0670
800 #: 800-545-3286
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.scalyskin.org
Freedburg, Irwin M., M.D.
New York University Medical Center
New York NY 10016
Phone #: 212-340-5245
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: N/A
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info
Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP) Support Group (on-line)
Web Site on the Internet
None None None
Phone #: --
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.prp-support.org

For a Complete Report

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