Erythema gyratum repens,a stage in the resolution of pityriasis rubra pilaris? |
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| Authors: | M J CHEESBROUGH D M WILLIAMSON |
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| Institution: | Department of Dermatology, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Huddersfield, U.K. and Department of Dermatology Pontefract General Infirmary, Pontefraci, U.K. |
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| Abstract: | Erythema gyratum repens (EGR) is a rare and distinctive eruption which is widely regarded as a marker of internal malignancy (Rook, Wilkinson & Ebling, 1979). We report two cases of pityriasis rubra pilaris which presented in the classical form, but developed EGR during the resolving stage of the condition. Malignancy was not detected in cither case, despite extensive investigation. |
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