What are the symptoms of erythrodermic psoriasis?

What are the symptoms of erythrodermic psoriasis?

Erythrodermic psoriasis can come on suddenly (an acute rash) in a couple of days. More commonly, plaques expand from a pre-existing psoriasis rash. Full development of erythrodermic psoriasis may occur gradually over a few months. You develop redness and inflammation that resembles a severe burn or sunburn on more than 90% of your body. The skin rash is very itchy and may cause a burning sensation. You may also develop peeling skin that comes off in large sheets. Some people lose fingernails and toenails.

Erythrodermic psoriasis symptoms can come and go. Treatments can control the condition and even put it into remission, meaning you have minimal rash and symptoms or, sometimes, no rash or symptoms. However, flare-ups can occur with the diffuse rash and symptoms returning.