Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2026, Vol. 59 ›› Issue (8): 717-727.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20250488

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Diagnosis and treatment of pustular psoriasis: a Chinese expert consensus statement (2026 edition)

Writing Committee Expert Group on “Diagnosis and treatment of pustular psoriasis: a Chinese expert consensus statement (2026 edition)”   

  1. Writing Committee Expert Group on “Diagnosis and treatment of pustular psoriasis: a Chinese expert consensus statement (2026 edition)”
  • Received:2025-09-08 Revised:2026-04-20 Online:2026-08-15 Published:2026-08-03
  • Contact: Shi Yuling; Gu Jun; Zheng Zhizhong E-mail:shiyuling1973@tongji.edu.cn;gujun79@163.com; zhengzhizhong@medmail.com
  • Supported by:
    Sub-project of the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2023YFC2508106); Shanghai Clinical Cohort Project (SHDC2025CCS013); Special Research Project on Smart Healthcare, Shanghai Municipal Health Commission (2025ZHYL026); Shanghai Joint Project on Emerging Frontier Technologies of Municipal Hospitals (SHDC22024246, SHDC12023114); Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine (Clinical) Key Discipline Construction Project (Interdisciplinary Innovation Category)(shzyyzdxk-2024104)

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 therapy, and patients with poor response to topical therapy can be treated with systemic and physical therapy; generalized pustular psoriasis is usually treated with systemic therapy, which can be combined with topical and physical therapy. Based on the latest Chinese and international guidelines and the “Diagnosis and treatment of pustular psoriasis: a Chinese expert consensus statement (2022)”, and combined with the current status of diagnosis and treatment of pustular psoriasis in China, the expert committee developed this 2026 consensus, focusing on the clinical manifestations and classification, diagnostic workup, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of pustular psoriasis, with the aim of further establishing standardized clinical management protocols.

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