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Acute juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris: a case report after mononucleosis infection

P Betto1, A Vassilopoulou, R Colombari

  • 1Dermatology Unit, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy. dermatologia@ulssvicenza.it

Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia : Organo Ufficiale, Societa Italiana Di Dermatologia E Sifilografia
|October 4, 2008
PubMed

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Juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare skin condition. Narrow-band UVB phototherapy effectively resolved a case of type III juvenile PRP in a young male patient.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Phototherapy

Background:

  • Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare papulosquamous disorder of unknown origin.
  • Juvenile PRP, specifically type III, presents a unique clinical challenge.

Observation:

  • A 24-year-old male presented with a dermatosis that began acutely at age 17.
  • Clinical and histopathological findings confirmed juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris type III.

Findings:

  • Treatment with narrow-band ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy resulted in complete resolution of the dermatitis.
  • Complete resolution was achieved within one year of consistent UVB treatment.

Implications:

  • Narrow-band UVB phototherapy is a viable and effective treatment option for juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris type III.
  • This case highlights the potential of phototherapy in managing this rare dermatosis.
  • Further research into phototherapy's efficacy in pediatric and adolescent dermatological conditions is warranted.

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