Pustular Psoriasis: A Narrative Review of Recent Developments in Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Options.

ABSTRACT: Pustular psoriasis is an unusual form of psoriasis that frequently presents clinical challenges for dermatologists. The condition presents with pustules on an erythematous background and has two distinct subtypes: localized disease on the palms and soles, called palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), and generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). The involvement of the fingers, toes, and nails is defined as a separate localized variant, acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau, and is now thought to be a subset of PPP. The rarity of pustular psoriasis frequently makes the correct diagnosis problematic. In addition, treatment is limited by a relative lack of evidence-based therapeutic options. Current management is often based on existing therapies for standard plaque psoriasis. However, there remains a nee

SUBMITTER: Menter A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8611132 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature