Title: Impact of Patient Counseling and Improvement on Erythrodermic Psoriasis- Case Study
Authors: Asha K Rajan, Vedha Pal Jeyamani. S, Jeganathan.B, Deva priya.S.A,, Franklin Jose. J
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i12.71
Abstract
Erythrodermic psoriasis may ascend from any type of psoriasis and occurs in all age groups. The generalized manifestations of the disease are erythema, edema, desquamation and systemic compromise like fever, dehydration, malaise and malnutrition.
Case Presentation: A 70 year old male patient was admitted to the hospital with skin lesions all over the body for past 6 months. His dermatological examination revealed generalized lichenification and exfoliation all over the lower extremities. He was on regular counseling and the improvement was marked by before and after picture illustrations.
Conclusion: It’s a role of pharmacist to emphasize the importance of patient counseling as Psoriasis can have episodes of recurrence, so they should be on a regular counseling and follow ups to improve the treatment efficacy and to improve their quality of life.
Keywords: Case study, Erythrodermic psoriasis, Edema, Exfoliations.
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