Erythrodermic psoriasis is a rare type of psoriasis that requires urgent medical attention.
Erythrodermic psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis. It is a medical emergency which can lead to loss of fluid and affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature, (this can also happen with generalised pustular psoriasis).
Although there are no pustules. urgent admission to hospital is needed to replace lost fluid and to prevent hypothermia (low body temperature).
Between 90% and 100% of the skin turns red, or dark, and scaling may be fine and silvery. The person may also have flu-like symptoms, a fever, and swelling.
Erythrodermic psoriasis can sometimes be triggered by using certain medications, such as some types of anti-malarials.
Erythrodermic psoriasis requires urgent medical attention. Urgent admission to hospital is needed to replace lost fluid and to prevent hypothermia (low body temperature).
The underlying psoriasis also needs to be treated once the person has been stabilised.
The information on this page is also available in our types of psoriasis information sheet.
