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DONALD S. WALDORF, MD; GEORGE W. HAMBRICK, JR., MD

Arch Dermatol. 1965;92(4):424-427.

Abstract
This report describes a patient with pityriasis rubra pilaris and myasthenia gravis. Hypovitaminosis A was demonstrated repeatedly. The patient had no evidence of underlying collagen disease, endocrine problem, or occult neoplasm. Pharmacological doses of aqueous oral vitamin A ameliorated her dermatosis on two occasions, once on an initial course and a second time after relapse on a control period without therapy.

Author Affiliations
BETHESDA, Md; PHILADELPHIA

From the Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Present address of Dr. Waldorf, Dermatology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication June 29, 1965.

Reprint requests to 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia (Dr. Hambrick).

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