Case Report
Erythrodermic Psoriasis with Superimposed Fungal Infection: A Presentation in the Emergency Room
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Eurasian J Emerg Med ; : -
DOI: 10.5152/eajem.2018.57431
Key Words: Erythrodermic psoriasis, erythroderma, emergency department, Pakistan
Abstract
Erythrodermic Psoriasis or Erythroderma is a life threatening, generalized exfoliative dermatitis involving majority of the body surface. A detailed evaluation is required for the identification of underlying cause inorder to successfully treat and prevent relapse. We present a case of Erythroderma in our local setting and review this important disease as improved survival requires immediate diagnosis and therapy.
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