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Psoriasis of von Zumbusch

A disorder of unknown origin, psoriasis is characterized by erythemato-squamous eruption. Amongst its clinical and morphologic presentations there is acute generalized pustular psoriasis, termed the von Zumbusch variant, accompanied by generalized toxicity. It is often triggered when stopping steroi...

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Published in:Anais brasileiros de dermatologĂ­a 2009-07, Vol.84 (3), p.299
Main Authors: Jaime, Thais Jerez, Rodrigues, Beatriz Alessi, Jaime, Tatiana Jerez, Barbo, Maria Lourdes Peris, Simis, Deborah Regina Cunha
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Language:English
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Summary:A disorder of unknown origin, psoriasis is characterized by erythemato-squamous eruption. Amongst its clinical and morphologic presentations there is acute generalized pustular psoriasis, termed the von Zumbusch variant, accompanied by generalized toxicity. It is often triggered when stopping steroids, in unstable psoriasis patients. Case report of atypical development that began during prednisone use; complete clearing of lesions and symptoms was achieved with 35 days of acitretin.
ISSN:1806-4841