Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Fauzia Rashid

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• Case Report
  Type II Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Associated with Grave's Disease-Case Report
  Author(s): Elamin Ibrahim Elamin Abdelgadir, Alaaeldin MK Bashier, Suada A. M. Makeen, Fauzia Rashid and Fatheya Alawadi Elamin Ibrahim Elamin Abdelgadir, Alaaeldin MK Bashier, Suada A. M. Makeen, Fauzia Rashid and Fatheya Alawadi
  
  Introduction Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP) is a chronic inflammatory dermatological disease with no definite underlying cause to date, but many reports have linked it with autoimmune disorders, HIV infection, internal malignancies, streptococcal infections, hypothyroidism, and genetic mutation in a familial form. The relation to hypothyroidism is partially established. This link has been reported in medical literature; researchers suggested assessing the thyroid status as part of the PRP workup. We are reporting, for the first time, a case of PRP in association with Grave’s disease, which subsided after gaining control of the hyperthyroid status. Case presentation: A 24-year-old Syrian female presented with symptoms and signs of hyperthyroidism, as well as extensive skin dryness, hyperkeratosis, and skin breaks at .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9554.10000314

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