More Than Skin Deep
Affecting almost 3% of the white population in the United States, this disease may manifest in a variety of ways, making diagnosis confusing. Many affected patients also have serious comorbidities, such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression.
Clinician Reviews. 2015 December;25(12):S17
December 8, 2015 | Clinician Reviews
4. The patient presented with fiery red, burned looking skin covering ≥90% of the skin surface and shedding in large "sheets" instead of smaller scales. He was monitored for fever, systemic symptoms, and multiorgan dysfunction.
Photo courtesy of Peter A. Lio, MD, and Alisa McQueen, MD
Diagnosis: This patient was given a diagnosis of erythrodermic psoriasis. This form of psoriasis can be life-threatening.
For more information, see “Derm emergencies— detecting early signs of trouble.” J Fam Pract. 2012 February;61(2):71-78.
