Abstract
Acute postinfectious pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a variant of juvenile PRP (Griffiths type III) characterized by no family history, an acute course associated with a prior fever, and good prognosis. Clinical features may resemble other superantigen-mediated diseases, such as scarlatiniform rash or staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, but its histology and treatment are different. We present 4 cases of acute postinfectious PRP that illustrate the clinical features of this uncommon disease and we review possible underlying pathogenic mechanisms.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 706-709 |
Journal | Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2009 |
Keywords
- Childhood
- Erythroderma
- Infection
- Juvenile
- Pityriasis rubra pilaris
- Superantigens