title: [Psoriasis of von Zumbusch.
abstract: 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.
authors: Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Sorocaba, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil. thaisjerez@yahoo.com.br
authors: Thais Jerez
authors: TJ
authors: Jaime
authors: Beatriz Alessi
authors: BA
authors: Rodrigues
authors: Tatiana Jerez
authors: TJ
authors: Jaime
authors: Maria Lourdes Peris
authors: ML
authors: Barbo
authors: Deborah Regina Cunha
authors: DR
authors: Simis
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D017255:Acitretin