IgA deficiency, a selective lack of immunoglobulin A (IgA). The most common type of immunoglobulin deficiency, it occurs in about 1 in 400 individuals. IgA is a major antibody in the saliva and in the mucous membranes of the intestines and the bronchi. It protects against bacterial and viral infections.gA deficiency, a selective lack of immunoglobulin A (IgA). The most common type of immunoglobulin deficiency, it occurs in about 1 in 400 individuals. IgA is a major antibody in the saliva and in the mucous membranes of the intestines and the bronchi. It protects against bacterial and viral infections.
Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) refers to a group of skin conditions that cause constant inflammation and scaling of the skin. People with PRP have reddish, scaly patches that may occur everywhere on the body, or only on certain areas.
It is the more severe version of pityriasis lichenoides chronica. The disease is characterized by rashes and small lesions on the skin. The disease is more common in males and usually occurs in young adulthood, although it has been seen in every age group and every race.It is possible for the disease to go into remission for short periods of time or forever.ityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (also known as acute guttate parapsoriasis, acute parapsoriasis, acute pityriasis lichenoides, MuchaâHabermann disease, parapsoriasis acuta, parapsoriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta, and parapsoriasis varioliformis) is a disease of the immune system.