2024-03-21 12:00:00
When we suddenly discover skin abnormalities such as pustules, erythema, and scaling on our body, don’t ignore it! This may be a symptom of the severe skin disease “Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)”. This time “Heho Topics” invites Dr. Wang Qixian, director of the dermatology department of Benzhu Gong Hospital, to discuss with us the symptoms of “generalized pustular psoriasis” and the latest treatment progress.
The correct diagnosis of “generalized pustular psoriasis” takes an average of 3 years!Doctor explains symptoms in detail
The skin symptoms of generalized pustular psoriasis are mainly pustules, erythema, and desquamation, but patients may also experience systemic symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and general discomfort, as well as May be accompanied by joint pain.Dr. Wang Qixian said that especially in children, when patients develop symptoms, parents may first take them to the pediatrician or internal medicine department to deal with fever and discomfort, and it is not until later that large pustules appear on the skin. According to statistics, it takes an average of 3 years for patients with generalized pustular psoriasis to be correctly diagnosed.
What treatments are currently available?Doctors explain in detail the latest biological agents and daily care tips
Dr. Wang Qixian pointed out that the current treatment methods for systemic pustular psoriasis are diverse, including lubricants, oral drugs and biological agents. Mild cases can be treated with liniments or oral medications, but these methods only deal with the end of the inflammatory response. For moderate to severe patients, oral immunomodulators such as Acid, cyclosporine, and Zhishan tablets are an option, but the treatment is slow and needs to last for more than two weeks.
The latest biological agents can control the inflammatory response within 48 hours and effectively prevent the formation of new pustules.Dr. Wang Qixian emphasized that for patients with generalized pustular psoriasis, different treatments will be evaluated according to different stages of the disease, but as long as they can effectively control symptoms and reduce the risk of complications, it is the best treatment for the patient. .
Dr. Wang Qixian finally reminded that when skin abnormalities such as pustules, erythema, and scaling occur, you should seek further diagnosis and treatment from a dermatologist. For patients with psoriasis or generalized pustular psoriasis,It is recommended that in daily care, you should control your weight, maintain good living habits, quit smoking and drinking, control the three highs, and pay attention to your skin.Moisturizingall help control disease symptoms and reduce the risk of recurrence and complications.
Text, video, Jiang Honglun/pictures, Lin Xinyi
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