Pustular psoriasis: (1) an extensive exacerbation of psoriasis, with pustule formation in the normal and psoriatic skin, fever, and granulocytosis; sometimes precipitated by oral steroids; SYN: generalized pustular psoriasis of Zambusch. (2) a local pustular eruption of the palms and soles, occurring most commonly in a patient with psoriasis; difficult to distinguish from acrodermatitis continua.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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Pustular psoriasis: Type of or association with medical condition Psoriasis.
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Pustular psoriasis: Pustular psoriasis is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:
Blisters of noninfectious pus appear on the skin. Attacks of pustular psoriasis may be triggered by medications, infections, emotional stress, or exposure to certain chemicals. Pustular psoriasis may affect either small or large areas of the body. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Psoriasis: NIAMS)
Psoriasis (medical condition): Chronic skin rash condition, usually red or silver and blistery.
Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin disease characterized by scaling and inflammation. Scaling occurs when cells in the outer layer of the skin reproduce faster than normal and pile up on the skin’s surface. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Psoriasis: NIAMS)
Psoriasis is an immune system disorder that affects the skin, and occasionally the eyes, nails, and joints. Psoriasis may affect very small areas of skin or cover the entire body with a buildup of red scales called plaques. The plaques are of different sizes, shapes, and severity and may be painful as well as unattractive. Bacterial infections and pressure or trauma to the skin can aggravate psoriasis. (Source: excerpt from Understanding Autoimmune Disease: NIAID)
Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin disease characterized by scaling and inflammation. Scaling occurs when cells in the outer layer of skin reproduce faster than normal and pile up on the skin's surface. (Source: excerpt from Psoriasis: NWHIC)
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