What is pityriasis rubra pilaris?

It is a chronic skin disorder of unknown cause characterized by reddish orange scaly plaques with sharp borders.

How do members experience pityriasis rubra pilaris?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pityriasis rubra pilaris*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for pityriasis rubra pilaris*

Who has pityriasis rubra pilaris on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 0
30s 1
40s 2
50s 3
60s 6
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 12