Acitretin is a safe treatment option for infantile pustular psoriasis

DOĞAN GÜNAYDIN S., Ersoy-Evans S., Şahin S., Özkaya O.

Journal of Dermatological Treatment, cilt.19, sa.6, ss.341-343, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/09546630802132643
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Dermatological Treatment
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.341-343
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Infant, Psoriasis, Pustule, Retinoids, Treatment
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare type of psoriasis and is considered the most severe variant. Infantile pustular psoriasis (IPP) is a very rare form of GPP. Severe IPP may be difficult to control and is complicated by bacterial superinfection, dehydration, and sepsis. Herein, a 2.5-month-old infant with IPP is presented, who was successfully treated with systemic retinoid therapy, which appears to be a safe and effective option for this challenging pustular eruption of childhood. © 2008 Informa UK Ltd.