A Rare Presentation of Erythrodermic Psoriasis
Erythrodermic psoriasis (EP) is a rare and challenging-to-diagnose severe form of psoriasis. Its presentation can have similarities with other inflammatory skin conditions, complicating subsequent management. We present a case of a 76-year-old woman with EP who presented with fever, tachycardia, leg swelling with pain and redness, and reduced consciousness. Her imaging revealed characteristic features of the disease, providing valuable educational insights. We aim to emphasize the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for EP and promptly adjusting treatment.
Authors
- Chris Jacobs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3638-5454)
- Kriti Vaidya
- Kunam Mukan
- Lucy Sharpe
- Lindsay Whittam
Institutions
- Great Western Hospital (GB)
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Bath (GB)
- Bath Spa University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.75105
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.24