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. 2021 Mar 20;9(4):2507-2509.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4063. eCollection 2021 Apr.

Generalized annular pustular psoriasis (Milian-Katchoura type) induced by systemic steroids

Madiha El Jazouly  1 , Maha Alj  1 , Fatimzahra Chahboun  1 , Abderrahman Al Bouzidi  2 , Soumiya Chiheb  1
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Generalized annular pustular psoriasis (Milian-Katchoura type) induced by systemic steroids

Madiha El Jazouly et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

The aim of my clinical image is to recall this rare and benign form of pustular psoriasis and to insist on the role of the triggers of pustular psoriasis, mainly the drugs.

Keywords: Sneddon‐Wilkinson disease; annular generalized pustular psoriasis; subcorneal pustular dermatosis.

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Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
Annular erythematous and squamous lesions
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
Polycyclic pustular and papular lesions with trailing scale
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 3
Subcorneal spongiform pustule, with a mononuclear and neutrophilic infiltrate in the dermis (hematoxylin and eosin ×200)
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