Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

ABSTRACT

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) is a dermatological emergency that often requires hospitalizationbecause of possible life-threatening complications, including heart failure, renal failure and sepsis. Itis a chronic recalcitrant disease in which acute pustular flares frequently recur on exposure to classictriggers. This review article is aimed to update the new insights into the genetic basis of GPP andhighlighted the central role IL1 and IL36 in the pathogenesis of GPP.