Q I'm 44 and live in Dongincheon. My psoriasis suddenly spread across my whole body, my skin turned bright red, and I even have a fever. Is it okay to just wait and see?
A Erythrodermic psoriasis, in which the skin over the entire body turns red and sheds large amounts of scale, and pustular psoriasis, which is accompanied by sterile pustules and fever, are severe forms that can disrupt body-temperature and fluid regulation, so they require immediate medical care. In such cases, emergency and dermatology treatment should take priority over Korean medicine alone. If lesions spread rapidly across the whole body unlike usual and are accompanied by fever, see a hospital without delay.
Detailed Answer
Most psoriasis is a condition managed over the long term, but some cases show near-emergency warning signs. Erythrodermic psoriasis, in which the entire skin turns red and sheds large amounts of scale, and pustular psoriasis, in which sterile pustules appear together with fever, are severe forms in which the balance of body temperature, fluids, and electrolytes can break down.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang places safety first. If lesions spread rapidly across the whole body unlike usual or show erythrodermic or pustular patterns accompanied by fever, we advise you not to insist on Korean medicine alone but to seek immediate emergency and dermatology care. The safe sequence is to stabilize the acute crisis with conventional treatment first, and then to continue managing recurrence and constitution with Korean medicine.
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