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Psoriasis Flashcards

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What type of psoriais is an emergency derm pathology

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erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis

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What casues erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis

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Sudden withdrawl from steroids

Infections

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Should you treat erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis with steroids

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No

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What are the clinical features of erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis

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Rapid onset of…

Erythema

Crusty pustules

Fever

Neutrophlia (Increased WCC)

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How is erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis treated

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Immunosuppresants (main)

Treat underlying infection

Emollients

Hospital admission

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