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Fri-09-09-2011, 19:47 PM
Erythrodermic Psoriasis
Erythrodermic psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis that affects nearly all of the skin on the body. This can cause intense itching or burning and skin redness (erythema) can affect the whole body. Erythrodermic psoriasis can cause your body to lose proteins and fluid. This can lead to serious illnesses such as infection, dehydration, heart failure, hypothermia and malnutrition.
Dilated blood vessels in the skin affect blood circulation to other parts of the body, with problems of fluid balance and rapid heat loss. In severe cases, this may be life-threatening. Erythrodermic psoriasis is very rare.
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Erythrodermic psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis that affects nearly all of the skin on the body. This can cause intense itching or burning and skin redness (erythema) can affect the whole body. Erythrodermic psoriasis can cause your body to lose proteins and fluid. This can lead to serious illnesses such as infection, dehydration, heart failure, hypothermia and malnutrition.
Dilated blood vessels in the skin affect blood circulation to other parts of the body, with problems of fluid balance and rapid heat loss. In severe cases, this may be life-threatening. Erythrodermic psoriasis is very rare.
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