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:
Singh R et al. Erythrodermic psoriasis: pathophysiology and current treatment perspectives. Psoriasis (Auckl). 2016:6:93-104.
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