erythrodermic psoriasis
Last reviewed 01/2018
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:
diagnosis of psoriasis - general principles