Unmet Educational Needs and Clinical Practice Gaps in the Management of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: Global Perspectives from the Front Line.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, potentially life-threatening, neutrophilic, autoinflammatory skin disease characterised by recurrent flares of generalised sterile pustules and associated systemic features. Inconsistent diagnostic criteria and a lack of approved therapies pose serious challenges to GPP management. Our objectives were to discuss the challenges encountered in the care of patients with GPP and identify healthcare provider (HCP) educational needs and clinical practice gaps in GPP management.

Methods

On 24 July 2020, 13 dermatologists from 10 countries (Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, the UK and the USA) attended a workshop to share experiences in managing patients with GPP. Educational needs and clinica

SUBMITTER: Strober B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8850517 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature