Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2022, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (3): 187-195.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20210698

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Diagnosis and treatment of pustular psoriasis: a Chinese expert consensus statement (2022)

Writing committee expert group on “diagnosis and treatment of pustular psoriasis: a Chinese expert consensus statement”   

  1. Writing committee expert group on “diagnosis and treatment of pustular psoriasis: a Chinese expert consensus statement”
  • Received:2021-09-24 Revised:2021-11-30 Online:2022-03-15 Published:2022-03-03
  • Contact: Shi Yuling; Gu Jun; Zheng Zhizhong E-mail:shiyuling1973@tongji.edu.cn;gujun79@163.com;zhengzhizhong@medmail.com
  • Supported by:
    Clinical Research Plan of SHDC (SHDC2020CR1014B); Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission (2019-01-07-00-07-E00046)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Pustular psoriasis is a special type of psoriasis, characterized by aseptic pustules on an erythematous base. Its etiology involves multiple factors such as heredity, immunity and infection. Pustular psoriasis can be classified into 2 subtypes: localized and generalized pustular psoriasis. Localized pustular psoriasis is mainly managed with topical treatment, and patients with poor response to topical treatment can be treated with systemic therapy and phototherapy; generalized pustular psoriasis is usually treated with systemic therapy, which can be combined with topical treatment and phototherapy. Based on the latest Chinese and international guidelines and consensus, and combined with the current status of diagnosis and treatment of pustular psoriasis in China, the working group established this expert consensus, with an emphasis on clinical manifestations, classification, laboratory examinations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of pustular psoriasis, so as to further develop a standardized model for diagnosis and treatment of pustular psoriasis.

Key words: Psoriasis, Diagnosis, Therapy, Pustular psoriasis, Expert consensus