Abstract |
Pityriasis rubra pillaris is an uncommon idiopathic dermatosis considered both a keratinization and an inflammatory disorder. Treatment is largely based on the information presented in case reports. We report the case of a young man with pityriasis rubra pillaris limited to the scalp and face, which cleared completely after application of pimecrolimus 1% cream for 2 weeks.
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Authors | Stamatis Gregoriou, George Argyriou, Eleftheria Christofidou, Aglaia Vranou, Dimitris Rigopoulos |
Journal | Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD
(J Drugs Dermatol)
Vol. 6
Issue 3
Pg. 340-2
(Mar 2007)
ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17373199
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Dermatologic Agents
- Keratolytic Agents
- Ointments
- pimecrolimus
- Acitretin
- Tacrolimus
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Topics |
- Acitretin
(therapeutic use)
- Administration, Topical
- Adult
- Dermatologic Agents
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Face
(pathology)
- Humans
- Keratolytic Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Ointments
- Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
(drug therapy, pathology)
- Scalp
(pathology)
- Skin
(pathology)
- Tacrolimus
(administration & dosage, analogs & derivatives, therapeutic use)
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