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Pustular psoriasis and erythrodermic psoriasis are generally less stable, more challenging to treat, and more severe for the patient than classical plaque-type psoriasis vulgaris. The risk for systemic infection and overwhelming sepsis in these forms of psoriasis emphasizes the potential life-threatening impact of psoriasis. Careful attention to management strategies enables the astute clinician to help the patient improve, despite the challenges these difficult forms of psoriasis present.
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PMID:Pustular and erythrodermic psoriasis. 878 81

Pustular psoriasis of pregnancy is a rare entity. Clinically, it is characterized by an acute eruption of erythematous plaques studded with pustules during the third trimester. It may be localized or may spread to become generalized. The rash may be accompanied by constitutional symptoms and followed by complications such as sepsis, tetany secondary to hypocalcemia, placental insufficiency, and fetal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are important. We present a case report of a patient who responded to corticosteroids and a review of the literature.
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PMID:[Generalized pustular psoriasis of pregnancy]. 2331 59