Effective Spesolimab Treatment for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Masquerading as Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis: A Case Report
Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare and severe variant of psoriasis, often posing diagnostic challenges due to its clinical overlap with acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), a severe drug-induced hypersensitivity reaction. Spesolimab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin 36 (IL-36) receptor, provides rapid symptom relief for GPP flares, but real-world data remain limited. We report a case of GPP complicated by overlapping features with AGEP, highlighting the importance of precise diagnosis and the efficacy of spesolimab.
Authors
- Itsumi Mizukawa
- Kazuyoshi Iijima
- Yuko Akiyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9142-5433)
- Megumi Hirabayashi
- Yoshihiro Kuwano
Institutions
- Teikyo University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.81254
- Primary Topic
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00