4. The patient presented with fiery red, burned looking skin covering ≥90% of the skin surface and shedding in large "sheets" instead of smaller scales. He was monitored for fever, systemic symptoms, and multiorgan dysfunction.
Photo courtesy of Peter A. Lio, MD, and Alisa McQueen, MD
Diagnosis: This patient was given a diagnosis of erythrodermic psoriasis. This form of psoriasis can be life-threatening.
For more information, see “Derm emergencies— detecting early signs of trouble.” J Fam Pract. 2012 February;61(2):71-78.