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  • Bulging patch of skin

  • Fever then no fever then fever again

  • Pus in the breast

  • Smelly bumps

  • Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)

  • Pus in the chest

  • Pus on the back of the neck

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is pustular psoriasis?

Pustular psoriasis is a non-contagious skin disease that typically affects the palms of hands, fingers, and soles. Pus-filled blisters or bumps form, and the affected skin cracks easily. The exact symptoms differ according to the type of pustular psoriasis. It is an immune system disorder and 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

  • Multiple areas of skin redness or red spots

  • Scaly skin that flakes off

  • 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 multiple areas of skin which are reddened or have red spots?

Treatment for pustular psoriasis

Treatment may include anti-inflammatory creams or ointments, oral medications, and/or phototherapy.

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References

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Yukiko Ueda

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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