Erythrodermic psoriasis secondary to systemic corticosteroids.

Authors :: Heinrich M
Cook E
Roach J
Juarez RM
Payne D
Atkins R
Stetson C
Source :: Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) [Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)] 2019 Nov 11; Vol. 33 (1), pp. 113-114. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Nov 11 (Print Publication: 2020).
Publication Year :: 2019
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.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Baylor University Medical Center.)