Erythrodermic Psoriasis: A Case Report

Authors

  • Nathan M. Ryan Northeast Ohio Medical University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7210-1642
  • Maximilian Dawson Northeast Ohio Medical University
  • Vissy M. Elad Northeast Ohio Medical University
  • Vincent Hensperger Northeast Ohio Medical University
  • Kelly Kimball, MD Department of Dermatology, Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Keywords:

case report, erythrodermic psoriasis, atopic dermatitis

Abstract

Erythrodermic psoriasis is a rare, but serious subtype of psoriasis characterized by widespread erythema affecting over 75% of the total body surface area. It is a condition that may be mistaken for pathologies with similar clinical presentation, including seborrheic dermatitis or atopic dermatitis. A missed diagnosis of erythrodermic psoriasis may lead to life-threatening systemic complications including hypothermia, sepsis, and high-output heart failure. In this report, we introduce a case of erythrodermic psoriasis with acute progression after an initial diagnosis of new onset atopic dermatitis.

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Published

2025-06-11

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Medical Sciences

Section

Articles