Pustular Psoriasis Diagnosis WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Pustular Psoriasis Diagnosis
Pustular psoriasis is one of the five main types of psoriasis. A physical exam, medical history, blood tests, urine tests, and biopsies are performed to diagnose pustular psoriasis. Skin symptoms associated with pustular psoriasis include raised bumps that are filled with pustules (pus) and reddened areas around the affected area.1
Fast Facts:
- Pustular psoriasis is rare, affecting boys more than girls.1
- Blood tests include complete blood count (CBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate, serum chemistry, and blood cultures.2
- Topical therapy, phototherapy, and systemic agents are the most common treatments.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 eMedicineHealth: Pustular Psoriasis: Exams & Tests
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 WebMD: Pustular Psoriasis - Exams and Tests
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
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- Last update: Nov. 11, 2009
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Diagnosis of Pustular Psoriasis, Pustular Psoriasis and Diagnosis, Pustular Psoriasis Test, Pustular Psoriasis Exam, Pustular Psoriases Exams
- Last update: Nov. 11, 2009
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