Pityriasis rubra pilaris on the feet

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Pityriasis rubra pilaris on the feet:

This is a picture of pityriasis rubra pilaris on the feet. It is an uncommon skin condition characterized by thick scales and salmon-colored patches.

Reviewed last on: 4/16/2007
Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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