Generalised Pustular Psoriasis


  • serious condition arising from psoriasis

Typical Patient

  • patient may have pre-existing psoriasis

Symptoms / Signs

  • unwell patient

  • sudden development of widespread erythema

  • pustules - may coalesce into lakes

  • high, swinging fever

Variants

Pathology

Investigations

  • swabs - sterile

Treatments

Prognosis

Complications

  •  secondary infection → death

 

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