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Review
. 2006 Jan;31(1):36-8.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2005.01931.x.

Photosensitive pityriasis rubra pilaris

H E Iredale  1 , S J Meggitt
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Review

Photosensitive pityriasis rubra pilaris

H E Iredale et al. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2006 Jan.

Abstract

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.

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