Erythrodermic Psoriasis

This is a rare, but serious and sometimes life-threatening, form of psoriasis. It may evolve from plaque psoriasis, or may be a response to topical therapy (creams and ointments).

Where is it found?

Your whole body surface can be affected by skin redness and scaling.

Who gets it?

Erythrodermic psoriasis may occur at any age.

If you think you have any of these symptoms you should consult your healthcare team as soon as possible

Further reading

Griffiths CEM, Barker JNWN. Pathogenesis and clinical features of psoriasis. The Lancet, July 21st 2007;370:263–71

Naldi L, Gambini D. The clinical spectrum of psoriasis. Clinics in Dermatology 2007;25:510–518

Van de Kerkhof PCM (ed): Textbook of Psoriasis. Oxford, Blackwell Science, 1999