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Generalized pustular psoriasis (von Zumbusch)* * Study conducted at the Department of Dermatology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brazil and at the Discipline of Dermatology, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Unicamp, Campinas, SP, Brazil.

Abstract

Generalized pustular psoriasis (von Zumbusch) is a rare and acute eruption characterized by multiple sterile pustules over an erythematous and edematous background, eventually associated with psoriasis vulgaris. Classically, it manifests as a potentially severe systemic picture and demands prompt diagnosis and intervention. The duration of each flare-up and intervals between the pustular episodes is extremely variable. Recently, genetic abnormalities have been identified mainly in the familial and early variants of this disease. The therapeutic arsenal is limited; however, new drugs being evaluated aim to control both pustular flare-ups and disease recurrences.

KEYWORDS
Acrodermatitis; Psoriasis; Psoriasis/epidemiology; Psoriasis/genetics; Psoriasis/physiopathology; Psoriasis/therapy

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