[Psoriasis of von Zumbusch.
A disorder of unknown origin, psoriasis is characterized by erythemato-squamous eruption. Amongst its clinical and morphologic presentations there is acute generalized pustular psoriasis, termed the von Zumbusch variant, accompanied by generalized toxicity. It is often triggered when stopping steroids, in unstable psoriasis patients. Case report of atypical development that began during prednisone use; complete clearing of lesions and symptoms was achieved with 35 days of acitretin.
Jaime
Thais Jerez
TJ
Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Sorocaba, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil. thaisjerez@yahoo.com.br
Rodrigues
Beatriz Alessi
BA
Jaime
Tatiana Jerez
TJ
Barbo
Maria Lourdes Peris
ML
Simis
Deborah Regina Cunha
DR
D017255:Acitretin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D017255:Acitretin