Psoriasis

Question 1

What type of psoriais is an emergency derm pathology

Answer 1

erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis

Question 2

What casues erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis

Answer 2

Sudden withdrawl from steroids

Infections

Question 3

Should you treat erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis with steroids

Answer 3

No

Question 4

What are the clinical features of erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis

Answer 4

Rapid onset of…

Erythema

Crusty pustules

Fever

Neutrophlia (Increased WCC)

Question 5

How is erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis treated

Answer 5

Immunosuppresants (main)

Treat underlying infection

Emollients

Hospital admission