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Differentiation of pityriasis rubra pilaris from plaque psoriasis by dermoscopy.

TitleDifferentiation of pityriasis rubra pilaris from plaque psoriasis by dermoscopy.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsJha, A. Kumar, Lallas A., Sonthalia S., Jhakar D., Udayan U. K., & Chaudhary R. K. P.
JournalDermatol Pract Concept
Volume8
Issue4
Pagination299-302
Date Published2018 Oct
ISSN2160-9381
Abstract

Background: Diagnosing and differentiating pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) from other disorders can be a challenging task. Although histopathology remains the gold standard, it may not be feasible at times, especially in children. Being noninvasive, dermoscopy can be of great diagnostic importance in such a scenario. Dermoscopy overcomes the refractive properties of stratum corneum by interface medium or cross-polarization enabling easier visualization of lesions.Objective: To study the dermoscopic features of PRP and compare them with dermoscopic features of psoriasis.Patients and Methods: Retrospective observational analysis of dermoscopic characteristics of 28 patients with PRP (16) and psoriasis (12). Polarized dermoscopy at 10× magnification was performed and photographs were captured by Apple iPhone 7. The selection of dermoscopic variables was based on preexisting literature on the dermoscopic patterns of the 2 entities.Results: The most frequent dermoscopic criteria of PRP were the presence of a central hair (16/16; 100%), follicular plugs (11/16; 68.7%), and perifollicular yellow/orange halos (9/16; 56.2%). No vascular structures were seen in our cases of PRP. Psoriasis was characterized by regularly distributed dotted vessels (12/12; 100%) and white scales (8/12; 66.6%).Conclusions: Round-to-oval yellowish areas surrounding a central hair with or without follicular plugs represents the most frequent dermoscopic pattern of PRP.

DOI10.5826/dpc.0804a10
Alternate JournalDermatol Pract Concept
PubMed ID30479860
PubMed Central IDPMC6246058

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