[Psoriasis pustulosa: iron as a therapeutic agent?].
In a case of psoriasis pustulosa the benefit of iron-therapy is discussed, as it is described in literature. Diagnostic criteria are stated that are necessary for the diagnosis: iron deficiency, also in psoriasis pustulosa. Only true iron deficiency justifies iron medication. Even in its pustular variants per se psoriasis is no indication for high-dose parenteral iron-application.
D003677:Deficiency Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000090463:Iron Deficiencies; D008875:Middle Aged; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D007501:Iron
Psoriasis pustulosa: Eisen als Therapeutikum?