Psoriasis (erythrodermic)
Erythrodermic psoriasis
- erythrodermic psoriasis may develop as the result of slow or rapid progression of existing disease, or less commonly, de novo
- plaques cover over 90% of the body surface
- protective function of the skin is lost and problems with thermoregulation, septicaemia, dehydration, high output cardiac failure and metabolic changes due to increased cutaneous blood flow may occur (1)
- erythrodermic psoriasis may be life threatening
Reference:
- Singh R et al. Erythrodermic psoriasis: pathophysiology and current treatment perspectives. Psoriasis (Auckl). 2016:6:93-104.
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