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What Treatment For Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Jun 2019
Question: What treatment for pityriasis rubra pilaris?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be controlled

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Pityriasis rubra pilaris is an autoimmune disorder.
It can be controlled with the use of topical steroid cream and moisturisers.
Oral steroids and retinoids are also used in severe cases, However the symptoms may return upon stoppage of treatment.
Treatment modalities need to be changed over a period of time based on the extent of skin involvement.
You can meet a dermatologist and take an opinion regarding best treatment modality which will suit you.
Let me know if you have any doubts.
Thank you.
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What Treatment For Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris?

Brief Answer: It can be controlled Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Pityriasis rubra pilaris is an autoimmune disorder. It can be controlled with the use of topical steroid cream and moisturisers. Oral steroids and retinoids are also used in severe cases, However the symptoms may return upon stoppage of treatment. Treatment modalities need to be changed over a period of time based on the extent of skin involvement. You can meet a dermatologist and take an opinion regarding best treatment modality which will suit you. Let me know if you have any doubts. Thank you.