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. 2011 Nov;89(11):841-7.

[Erythrodermic psoriasis: epidemiological clinical and therapeutic features about 60 cases]

[Article in French]
Abdelmoati Hawilo  1 , Ines Zaraa, Rym Benmously, Amel Mebazaa, Dalenda El Euch, Mourad Mokni, Amel Ben Osman
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[Erythrodermic psoriasis: epidemiological clinical and therapeutic features about 60 cases]

[Article in French]
Abdelmoati Hawilo et al. Tunis Med. 2011 Nov.
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Abstract

Background: the erythrodermic psoriasis (EP) is a rare but severe form of psoriasis that may be potentially life-threatening.

Aim: To study the characteristics of this severe form of psoriasis.

Methods: We present a retrospective study, including all cases of EP followed in the dermatology department of the La Rabta hospital of Tunis over a 31-year-period from January, 1980 to June, 2010.

Results: sixty patients were included, concerning 46 men and 14 women, with an average age of 53.7. A history of psoriasis was reported in 78 % of the cases. A triggering factor was found in 53 % of the cases. Systemic treatments were required in 55 % of cases. An improvement was noted in 69.4 % of the cases. A recurrence of the EP was observed in 15% of the cases. Three cases of sepicemia and one of stroke were noted.

Conclusion: Erythrodermic psoriasis is the most common etiology of erythroderma. It represents more than half of severe psoriasis. As shown in our study it affects mainly adults' males. It complicates usually a common psoriasis. Septic and thromboembolic complications ones justify a close follow up.

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