PRP Alliance

PRP Alliance

November 2017

Ichthyosis Registry

Have you received a genetic diagnosis? Now is the time to GET DIAGNOSED and join FIRST in playing an important role in ichthyosis research. FIRST is co-sponsoring a transformational scientific endeavor with one of the world’s leading institutions in ichthyosis research, Yale University. We encourage you to take part.  The National Registry for Ichthyosis &

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Rare Skin Disease Referral Initiative Update

What is the Basic Problem to be Solved? When a patient is diagnosed with pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP), the dermatologist — with very rare exceptions — does not refer their patient to the PRP Alliance, PRP Survival Guide, PRP Facebook Support Group, or the PRP Community on RareConnect. Typically, the patient is referred to the internet where

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Yale University Commits to PRP Patient Registry

  From the Editor… With the support of the National Institutes of Health and the Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST), Yale University School of Medicine is building the first patient registry for ichthyosis and related skin types. A patient registry is the cornerstone of research. Investigators researching PRP, for example, will have access

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