Is there a cure for PRP? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a CURE usually refers to a complete restoration of health, while TREATMENT refers to a process that leads to an improvement in health, but may not include the complete elimination of disease. The consensus among dermatologists is that there is NO CURE for pityriasis rubra pilaris. This […]
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 From the Editor…Rather than lament the forced hiatus of the PRP Survival Guide and watch Game of Thrones, I have decided to tweak “The Basics” a wee bit. Okay…more than a wee bit. To ancient Greeks and Egyptians the mythical Phoenix was a symbol of renewal and rebirth. While the magnificent Phoenix lived for
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From the editor… Every so often I lament the fact that after (or in spite of) six years I have been unable to create or inspire a community of PRP parents within the PRP Facebook Community. That doesn’t stop me from raising the issue again in hopes that a Coalition of PRP Parents & Kids
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PRP by Greg Shalless (PRP Onset January, 2008. Duration: Two years) Pityriasis Rubra PilarisI don’t want to sound too alarmist,But your skin turns bright redAnd in layers is shed –Who needs this kind of catharsis? It happens when you’re quite matureAnd you lose any sense of allure,It will no doubt cause tearsAnd be with you
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From the Editor… The PRP Alliance utilizes the email technology developed by Constant Contact. They manage our email list, facilitate email distribution and provide the support for email design. No one is forced to be on the PRP Community Email List. You can unsubscribe at the bottom of any email you receive. It’s that simple. But keep
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The following datapoints represent the “core” data collected via the PRP Worldwide Census. With this information we can build a more accurate profile of the PRP community. ✽  Elapsed time between onset and diagnosis ✽  Elapsed time between onset and remission ✽  Onset age by decade of life ✽  Misdiagnoses ✽  Biopsies as a diagnostic tool ✽  Survey PRP patients in remission ✽  Survey PRP children
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From the Editor… The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center once again provides patient-friendly information. Their “coverage” of autoinflammatory Diseases meets that standard. The following information is dated January 2017. If you REALLY want to know about autoinflammatory diseases, this is worth a cup of coffee and some “Quiet Time”. Autoinflammatory diseases are a relatively
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From the Editor… The National Psoriasis Foundation offers information on stress that may be applicable to pityriasis rubra pilaris. Here are some takeways: ✽  Stress is a common trigger for a psoriasis flare. At the same time, a psoriasis flare can cause stress. ✽  Woman, in particular, seem particularly vulnerable to stress due to psoriasis.According
