04.31.00 infections, e.g., flu, colds, etc. 04.31.00 Infections Infections, specifically of the skin, are common with PRP, because your skin is your first line of defense against germs. The peeling and inflammation leave microscopic cracks in the skin that allow in infection. Your immune system, if you are taking any of the immunosuppressant drugs, no […]
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From the Editor The PRP Survival Guide is designed to be a repository of experiences and insights shared by PRP patients and their caregivers. Collectively, the PRP community possesses a wealth of practical knowledge about pityriasis rubra pilaris. Only we can harvest that knowledge. Share what you have learned about PRP and the acute phase
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04.22.00 hair, hair loss, hair care hair 04.22.00 HAIR? PRP can cause thinning of all the hair anywhere on the body. This is both appearance altering and depressing. In addition, some medications, such as retinoids and immunosuppressives, can cause hair loss to one degree or another. It differs with each individual. Some only have mild
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04.19.02 Foot cramps https://www.facebook.com/groups/15865278115/permalink/10155171344563116/ Karen Beetow 21 hrs Happy Saturday everyone,,, Hugs Hugs , Question you guys how many of you get really bad foot cramps,, and what do you do to help them? They suck ruined my entire day off today ugh
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04.18.00 family life and impaired relationships
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04.17.02 PRP and the Eyes by Caroline Brown EDITOR’S NOTE If my memory serves me right, Caroline Brown was a prolific participant in the PRP (email) Support Group. While she commented on many issues, she developed a reputation as a subject matter expert on eyes. What better way to kick off the PRP Survival Guide
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04.17.00 eyes, impaired vision, ectropion 04.17.01 EYE CARE? Both PRP and many of the medications to treat it can cause severe dryness of the eyes. It’s more important than ever to see your ophthalmologist and inform him of your disease and its treatment. Most likely, he will never have had a patient with PRP, but
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04.16.00 exercise and physical activity
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