Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Following Exposure to Dolomite

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Professor, Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran AND Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background: Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare skin disease characterized by follicular hyperkeratosis and prefollicular erythema with islands of normal skin scattered among erythematous patches with desquamation.Case Report: In this case report, we present a 30-year-old man who developed pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) following exposure to dolomite.Conclusion: The diagnosis of PRP was confirmed histologically and the patient was successfully treated with acitretin and cyclosporine. 

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 32, Issue 319 - Serial Number 319
November and December 2015
Pages 2421-2424

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  • Receive Date: 16 September 2014
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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