Stanozolol in the Treatment of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

April 1985 in “ Archives of dermatology ”

George P. Pavlidakey

Stanozolol Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris PRP erythroderma follicular papules hair loss vitamin A topical aminonicotinamide azathioprine methotrexate isotretinoin etretinate PUVA systemic steroids ascorbic acid penicillin arsenic pilocarpine PRP vitamin A PUVA ascorbic acid penicillin

Studysummary This review discusses various treatments for pityriasis rubra pilaris, including vitamin A, methotrexate, and systemic steroids, reporting historical anecdotal evidence without new clinical results.

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