%0 Case Reports
%T Post-infectious pityriasis rubra pilaris in pediatric patients.
%A Arellano J
%A Melehuechun C
%J Arch Argent Pediatr
%V 0
%N 0
%D 2024 Jun 27
%M 38861390
%F 0.694
%R 10.5546/aap.2024-10339.eng
%X Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare skin condition. The etiology of PRP is unknown; however, it has been associated with infections, autoimmune diseases, and neoplasms. Here we describe the cases of 2 pediatric patients with PRP triggered by a respiratory syncytial virus infection concurrently with obstructive bronchial syndrome. PRP resolved after treatment with topical emollients, topical corticosteroids, and calcineurin inhibitors.<BR>La pitiriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) es una enfermedad dermatológica poco frecuente. Se desconoce su etiología, sin embargo, se ha asociado a infecciones, enfermedades autoinmunes y neoplasias. Se describen los casos de dos pacientes pediátricos que presentaron PRP gatillada por una infección por virus sincicial respiratorio mientras cursaban un síndrome bronquial obstructivo. Los cuadros de PRP remitieron luego del tratamiento tópico con emolientes, corticoesteroides tópicos e inhibidores de la calcineurina.