Pustular Psoriasis

What is Pustular Psoriasis

Generally, a chronic, disabling condition of the palms and soles, it can also be a part of a very severe generalized reaction. Pustular psoriasis may result in an erythroderma. Cutaneous lesions characteristic of psoriasis vulgaris may be present before, during, or after an acute pustular episode. Pustular psoriasis reportedly may be triggered by internal medications, irritating topical agents, overexposure to UV light, pregnancy, systemic steroids , infections, emotional stress and sudden withdrawal of systemic medications or potent topical steroids . It is the most dangerous as it can affect the body both internally and externally.

The treatment of psoriasis has undergone dramatic changes since the early days of coal tar and sunlight.