Erythrodermic psoriasis secondary to systemic corticosteroids. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Heinrich, Matthew; Cook, Elizabeth; Roach, Jenna; Juarez, Rita Medrano; Payne, Drew; Atkins, Randy; Stetson, Cloyce
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 33:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 113
• Page End: 114
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Erythroderma -- erythrodermic psoriasis -- psoriasis -- systemic corticosteroids -- topicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2019.1686911
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-8280

Abstract

Abstract: Erythroderma is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening condition, which has many causes, including uncontrolled psoriasis. We present a 58-year-old woman with psoriasis who, after an abrupt discontinuation of systemic corticosteroids, developed erythrodermic psoriasis with extensive body surface involvement requiring hospital admission. Erythrodermic psoriasis requires a high index of suspicion to diagnose it in a timely fashion and treat it to prevent complications.