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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is pustular psoriasis?
Pustular psoriasis is a non-contagious skin disease that usually affects the palms of hands, fingers and soles. Pus-filled blisters/bumps form, and affected skin cracks easily. The exact manifestations differ according to the type of pustular psoriasis. It's is an immune system disorder. It can be inherited. Triggers of disease flares include environmental factors and medications.
Symptoms of pustular psoriasis
Bumps containing pus
Fever
Skin over the entire body is red
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Scaly skin that flakes off
Multiple areas of skin redness or red spots
Blisters
Questions your doctor may ask to check for pustular psoriasis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pustular psoriasis
Do you have bumps on your skin with pus?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have skin redness over the whole body?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Do you have scaly skin that flakes off?
Treatment for pustular psoriasis
Treatment may include anti-inflammatory creams/ ointments and oral medications and/or phototherapy.
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Reviewed By:
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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