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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1998;41(11):1606-1609. Published online November 15, 1998.

A Case of Generalized Putular Psoriasis after Varicella Infection

Han Cheol HC Kim¹, Ran R Lee¹, Jee Hae JH Kang¹, Gyu Young GY Jung¹, Jung Gee JG Lee¹, Mi Kyung MK Jee²

¹Department of Pediatrics, St. Francisco`s Hospital, Seoul, Korea
<sup>2</sup>Department of Pathology, St. Francisco`s Hospital, Seoul, Korea

Correspondence Han Cheol HC Kim ,Email: 1

Abstract

Generalized pustular psoriasis is the most servere form of psoriasis. This disorder is characterized by pustular skin lesions general symptoms such as high fever, weakness and peripheral blood leukocytosis. We have experienced a case of generalized pustular psoriasis after suffering from chickenpox which was diagnosed by clinical symptoms and pathologic features from a skin biopsy. This 4-year-old male patient was managed by local and oral corticosteroid therapy with excellent outcome. A brief review of the related literature is also included.

Keywords :Generalized pustular psoriasis, Chickenpox