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Opinion|Videos|March 25, 2025

Clinical Experience and Diagnosis of GPP

Author(s)Aaron S. Farberg, MD, Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS, Christopher G. Bunick, MD, PhD

Panelists discuss how clinical experience in diagnosing generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) requires recognizing its hallmark features of widespread sterile pustules on inflamed skin, distinguishing it from other pustular conditions, and understanding the genetic mutations and triggers that can precipitate this rare but potentially life-threatening form of psoriasis.

Episodes in this series

4 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 1 The Prevalence and Characteristics of GPP

4 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 2 Clinical Experience and Diagnosis of GPP

4 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 3 The Challenges of Diagnosis and Management of GPP

4 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 4 Quality of Life Impact: Supporting Patients With GPP

4 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 5 Recognizing the Flares and Triggers of GPP

4 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 6 Prior and Current Treatments for Patients With GPP

4 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 7 Case 1: Experts on a GPP Emergency Case and Effisayil 1 Trial Results

4 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 8 Case 2: Poorly Managed GPP Flares and Effisayil 2 Trial Results

4 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 9 Case 3: High-Risk Patient with GPP Treatment Approach

4 experts are featured in this series.

EP. 10 What Lies Ahead for GPP Diagnosis and Management

EP. 11 Diagnosing and Managing GPP: Top Insights From the Experts

EP. 11 Diagnosing and Managing GPP: Top Insights From the Experts

EP. 12 FAQtual Insights: Systemic Risk and Targeted Therapy in GPP

EP. 12 FAQtual Insights: Systemic Risk and Targeted Therapy in GPP

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