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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 […]

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

04.16.00  exercise and physical activity

04.15.00  energy and fatigue

04.12.00  dexterity, hands and fingers

04.10.00  cost of healthcare, issues related to Editor’s Note: The timely and accurate diagnosis of pityriasis rubra pilaris is a goal shared by the worldwide PRP community. We are  confident that when a dermatologist suspects PRP and specifically instructs the dermatopathologist to look  it — a diagnosis  supporting clinical observations is the result.

04.08.00  complications, wounds, liver Wounds Liver damage

04.07.00  comorbidities, e.g., diabetes, cellulitis, cardiac issues, edema, DVT Diabetes Cellulitis Cardiac issues Edema Deep View Thrombosis (DVT) Does PRP cause cancer? Madeleine Showalter 5 hrs · Austin I am in remission from PRP. Last year, when PRP was still active, the dermatologist told me that sometimes it is a symptom of cancer. Turns out

04.06.00  clothing, sauna suits 04.06.01  Washing triamcinolone ointment and other crud out of clothing If you are throwing ointment-stained clothing away, think again. Judy M (hubby Troy is the PRPer in the family) has a recipe for getting that ointment out and extending the life of clothing. Literally a “simple” solution. Start with a five-gallon bucket

04.05.00  caregivers, issues related to