PRP Survival Guide

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Our Journey from Onset to Remission

The onset of pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) can be a tiny red spot on a forehead. Or, it can appear as an angry rash that assaults like a mugger in a dark alley. Or it may start as an itch on the foot — annoying at first,  but viciously persistent with each passing day.

For one out of 400,000 people, however, the spot, the rash, the itch or a plethora of symptoms signals a one-of-a-kind journey that begins with more questions than answers.

Fortunately, you are not alone on this journey. A global army of PRP patients and caregivers are ready to share their personal insights and observations. 

The PRP Survival Guide is an ever-expanding repository of PRP experiences.

Because we care, we share. And it is because we share that we all learn from one another.

For the best user experience we recommend that PRP patients and caregivers use Chrome, the free web browser from Google.

…Welcome to PRP Survival Guide. 

We have just received confirmation that Oregon Health and Science University’s Quality of LifeHERE research has finally been published in JEADV. Here’s the link: http://doi.org/10.1002/jvc2.107
 

BASICS

We begin with the basics. Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient, “seasoned traveler” or supportive caregiver (spouse, partner, parent, member of the family or friend),  the “basic questions”  are at the core of a basic understanding of pityriasis rubra pilaris. A good place to start.


TREATMENT

From the patient perspective there are three observations to be made about treating pityriasis rubra pilaris. (1) Each PRP journey is unique. (2) You are not alone. There is a global PRP community. (3) What works for one doesn’t work for all.


DAILY LIFE

There are daily challenges to body, mind, and spirit encountered by all PRP patients. Nearly 100 topics range from ALCOHOL to WORKPLACE reflect the collective insights and observations of the global PRP community.


SELF-ADVOCACY

There are daily challenges to body, mind, and spirit encountered by all PRP patients. Topics range from ALCOHOL to WORKPLACE and reflect the collective insights and observations of the global PRP community.