What Is Erythrodermic Psoriasis?
In 2013, 7.5 million Americans were thought to have psoriasis; today, that number may be substantially higher. The immune system of the body is impacted by psoriasis, which leads to an excess production of skin cells. Those excess cells accumulate on the skin, resulting in a flaky rash that, depending on your skin tone, can be red, purple, ashen gray, or brown.
An extremely uncommon form of psoriasis is erythrodermic. The National Psoriasis Foundation [1] estimates that just 2% of patients with psoriasis are affected. Although it can be very serious, it is more common among people with unstable plaque psoriasis.
It’s possible for erythrodermic psoriasis to impair your skin’s capacity to regulate body temperature and shield you from infections. You could get hypothermia if your body can’t maintain its own temperature. This is the reason why this condition is regarded as a medical emergency and requires prompt treatment, frequently in a hospital.