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Medical Conditions - Pustular Psoriasis

Pustular psoriasis is an autoimmune inflammatory noncontagious condition affecting the skin, causing light-colored pustules or blisters containing white blood cells. These can occur during pregnancy also. Types of pustular psoriasis are palmoplantar, acropustulosis, and Von Zumbusch. Triggering factors include corticosteroids use and withdrawal, topical creams, ultraviolet radiation exposure, stress, infection, etc. Topical steroids, salicylic acid creams, phototherapy, cold compress, immunosuppressants, retinoids, etc., are treatment options.

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