2023-07-14 23:00:39
This disease can cause life-threatening complications such as acute respiratory distress, heart failure, kidney failure, and sepsis.
The current incidence of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis is between 0.27 and up to 4.6 cases per 10,000 people worldwide.
The lack of knowledge among the population means that patients can suffer from the pathology for years without knowing it.
The main drawback of rare diseases is the little research that exists on each. There are even some like Generalized Pustular Psoriasis about which little is heard, although it can cause fatal consequences in patients. Therefore, it is necessary to talk in depth about this pathology to achieve timely detections.
What are your symptoms?
In this regard, the Dr. Rosa María Zazueta Lópezwho is a dermatologist at Hospital CIMA in Hermosillo, describes it as a skin disease characterized by sudden, intermittent outbreaks of noncontagious, painful pustules that cover much of the body. It stands out because its permanence is usually maintained for days or weeks.
It is also accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle weakness, extreme tiredness. Also redness, burning sensation and cracking of the skin with intense pain that significantly impacts the quality of life.
Now the Generalized Pustular Psoriasis It can generate complications capable of compromising life. They range from acute respiratory distress and heart failure to kidney failure and sepsis, all of which require emergency care and hospitalization.
Worldwide incidence
Until now it is known that this disease appears more frequently around the age of 40 and has a higher prevalence in women. In addition, about two out of three people who have it also have plaque psoriasis. While it is estimated that it occurs in 0.27 to 4.6 people for every 10 thousand in the world, many of whom are unaware that they suffer from it.
Dr. Zazueta López mentioned that up to now it is unknown exactly what causes the Generalized Pustular Psoriasis. Some people are more prone to contracting it, but factors that can trigger outbreaks have also been identified, such as respiratory tract infections, hormonal changes and/or pregnancy, stress and anxiety, suspension of steroid medications, and overexposure to sunlight.
“Being a rare and little-known disease, most people have never heard of it. Even some people with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis may be unaware that they have it or there may be a delay in the diagnosis since many doctors are still not familiar with the condition, a situation that puts the patient at risk due to the possibility of new outbreaks that lead to serious complications and hospitalization.” .
The next challenge is that currently in many countries like Mexico there are no specific therapies approved for its treatment. Current options can be inconsistent, have slow response times, and do not provide the power needed for full resolution.
Given this panorama, at the first signs of an outbreak it is essential to see a dermatologist to identify the signs and symptoms of the Generalized Pustular Psoriasis and attend to it immediately avoiding major complications.
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