Boni Elewski, MD, FAAD 

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Challenges for Making a Timely GPP Diagnosis

What are some of the biggest challenges dermatologists face when diagnosing GPP?

How does the heterogeneity of patient presentation complicate diagnosis?

Compared with other psoriatic conditions, how does the relative rarity of GPP contribute to delays in diagnosis and treatment?

How can misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis affect patient outcomes?

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Panelists discuss the biggest challenges dermatologists face in diagnosing  generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), focusing on the heterogeneity of patient presentations and how this complicates the diagnosis. They also explore how the relative rarity of GPP, compared with other psoriatic conditions, contributes to delays in diagnosis and treatment. They also examine the impact of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis on patient outcomes.

Approaches to Diagnosing GPP and Distinguishing It From Other Psoriatic Conditions

Let’s take a step back for a bit and talk about the diagnosis of GPP. What is your typical approach to diagnosing a patient with GPP?

How do you distinguish GPP from other psoriatic conditions, such as plaque psoriasis?

Panelists discuss their typical approach to diagnosing  generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), including key clinical features and how they distinguish GPP from other psoriatic conditions such as plaque psoriasis based on presentation and diagnostic criteria.

Impact of GPP Triggers and Flares on a Patient’s Physical and Mental Health

How do you talk to your patients with GPP about their physical and mental health?

What are some common triggers of GPP flares? How do you discuss identifying and managing triggers with your patients?

Discuss the physical impact of GPP flares on a patient. How can GPP flares differ in severity from patient to patient and even from flare to flare?

What are some severe complications that can arise from GPP flares, and how important is it to treat GPP flares in a timely manner?

Panelists discuss the physical and mental health challenges of  generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), common flare triggers, the varying severity of flares, and the importance of timely treatment to prevent severe complications.

Clinical Presentation and Burden of Disease of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Describe the typical clinical presentation of a patient with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). What are some characteristic features of GPP?

Describe the mental and social burden of GPP for a patient. How does this condition affect their quality of life?

How can the unpredictable nature of GPP present challenges to a patient’s daily life?

Panelists discuss the clinical presentation and burden of disease of generalized pustular psoriasis, focusing on its severe, debilitating symptoms and the significant impact it has on patients’ quality of life, highlighting the need for effective treatment options.

Boni Elewski, MD, FAAD

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