Warning signs you should never ignore on your skin

• Presence of characteristic painful pustules
• Potentially accompanied by systemic manifestations (fever, chills)
• Requires urgent medical evaluation
• This constitutes a significant physiological alarm signal.

Erythrodermic Psoriasis: The rarest but potentially critical form

Consider a generalized inflammatory reaction of the skin’s outer layer, comparable to an extensive burn. Diffuse erythema, massive scaling, intense pain: erythrodermic psoriasis represents a true dermatological emergency.

Essential information:

• Can affect almost the entire body surface
• It causes severe itching, pain, and significant swelling.
• May occur following abrupt discontinuation of systemic corticosteroid treatment or after significant skin trauma
• Immediate hospitalization is required to prevent potentially serious complications.

Nail involvement: An important diagnostic marker

Psoriasis also affects the fingertips: nails may become enlarged, discolored, or partially detach. These manifestations often represent the first indicators of associated psoriatic arthritis, an articular form of psoriasis that affects approximately 30% of patients.

Coexistence with Psoriasis: Understanding to Better Manage

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