Localized pustular psoriasis is a term that refers to a limited area of small pus-filled blisters on your skin, typically on your hands or feet. It is distinct from generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP ...

Psoriasis is a psoriatic disease. It results from a problem with the immune system and leads to an overgrowth of skin cells, among other changes. As the skin cells grow too fast, they accumulate on ...

An international panel of more than 30 experts has developed a consensus definition and diagnostic criteria for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). The new definition, published in JAMA Dermatology, ...

Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, explains what causes generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and the potential triggers for GPP episodes. Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA: Dr Lebwohl, you gave us a great overview.

Psoriasis can involve any area of the skin. The most common areas are those that are prone to significant trauma from rubbing or scratching. These areas include the elbows, knees and scalp. However, ...

GPP can be triggered by the initiation and withdrawal of various medications, in particular the withdrawal of corticosteroids, and by infections, stress, and other conditions. 1,5,6,10 Patients with a ...

The FDA has accepted a Biologics License Application for imsidolimab to treat generalized pustular psoriasis, a rare inflammatory skin condition.

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Steven R. Feldman, ...

Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry and scaly skin lesions, affects about 7.5 million people in the United States. Psoriasis results from abnormal proliferation of ...

For most people, psoriasis causes red, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin. But for some, the tight, dry, and inflamed lesions can also cause pain in the skin. One study found that pain was ...