Hypothermia caused by psoriasis

Duodecim. 2017;133(1):85-7.

Abstract

Severe psoriasis can lead to erythroderma, which is a widespread inflammatory condition of the skin. Erythroderma increases the amount of water evaporating from the skin and heat loss. We present a case of severe hypothermia with rectal temperature of 29.3 °C caused by psoriasis and a septic infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dermatitis, Exfoliative / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hypothermia / etiology*
  • Male
  • Psoriasis / complications*