Diversity in the clinical presentation of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP): a series of case vignettes from around the world

Siew Eng Choon, Boni E. Elewski, Hideki Fujita, Songmei Geng, Peter van de Kerkhof, Sicily Mburu, Lluís Puig, Ricardo Romiti, Marina Venturini

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Abstract

A key principle of clinical studies and case reports is that they should reflect the demographics and epidemiology of the patient population concerned. Here, we have compiled a diverse group of clinical cases of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) to showcase the differences in GPP presentation in patients worldwide. We attempt to capture the broad spectrum of clinical presentations of GPP and showcase the diversity of the patient population. The patients included in this series are diverse in age, genetic background, skin phototype and medical history. Moreover, they present with a variety of clinical courses of GPP and different degrees of systemic involvement, and experience flares triggered by different inciting factors. The key learnings from this case series may support physicians in identifying and managing patients with this rare and multifaceted disease that can affect patients both physically and psychologically.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1284-1295
Number of pages12
JournalExperimental Dermatology
Volume32
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2023

Keywords

  • case study
  • generalized pustular psoriasis

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