Pustular and erythrodermic psoriasis.
Pustular psoriasis and erythrodermic psoriasis are generally less stable, more challenging to treat, and more severe for the patient than classical plaque-type psoriasis vulgaris. The risk for systemic infection and overwhelming sepsis in these forms of psoriasis emphasizes the potential life-threatening impact of psoriasis. Careful attention to management strategies enables the astute clinician to help the patient improve, despite the challenges these difficult forms of psoriasis present.
Prystowsky
J H
JH
Department of Dermatology, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA.
Cohen
P R
PR
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D003873:Dermatitis, Exfoliative / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000145:classification* / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy