Erythroderma — SCE Dermatology MCQ

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HardInflammatory DermatosesErythrodermaSCE Dermatology

A patient has erythroderma with orange-red plaques, islands of spared skin, follicular hyperkeratotic papules and waxy orange palmoplantar keratoderma. What is the diagnosis?

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Correct answer: B — Pityriasis rubra pilaris

The combination of orange-red erythroderma, islands of sparing, follicular papules and waxy palmoplantar keratoderma is characteristic of pityriasis rubra pilaris. Histology can support the diagnosis but must be interpreted with these clinical features.

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