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A Case of Severe Erythroderma in a Patient with Pustular Psoriasis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: CASE PRESENTATION: A female patient with a known history of pustular psoriasis presented with sub-acute development of diffuse erythema and scaling of the skin with areas of exfoliation consistent with erythroderma. She was ill appearing and required admission and aggressive treatment with steroid-impregnated wet dressings, topical emollients, analgesics, and systemic immunosuppressants. DISCUSSION: Erythroderma is a dermatologic emergency characterized by diffuse erythema and scaling spanning greater than 90% of skin surfaces and is associated with a mortality rate as high as 64%. It is initially a clinical diagnosis and needs to be recognized and aggressively treated expeditiously to improve chances of a good outcome.

Source: Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine

DOI: 10.5811/cpcem.24854

Authors: Joshua Berko, Christine Raps, Quinlan Cacic, Robert Stephen, Megan Fix, Allison Beaulieu

Institution: University of Utah

Language: English

Topic: Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis

Subfield: Immunology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500