A case of Psoriasis with Generalized Pustules Treated with Tetracycline.
- Author:
Dae Sung LEE
;
Mi Sook JANG
;
Yung Hwan KIM
;
Won HOUH
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Psoriasis with generalized pustules;
Tetracycline
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Female;
Fever;
Humans;
Leukocytosis;
Psoriasis*;
Tetracycline*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1987;25(4):511-514
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Four clinical patterns of generalized pustular phase were apparent and have been named the Zumbusch, annular, localized and exanthematic types. Other reported 10 types of pustular psoriasis including the poriasis with generalized pustules. We report a case of psoriasis with generalized pustules in a 18-year-old women, who has numerous scattered pustules with mild fever and leukocytosis. She was treated sucessfully with tetracycline 2.0 gm a day for 4 wks.
