Signs of infection Not to be confused with Pustular Psoriasis and Erytherdermic Psoriasis
Skin swab
Throat swab – Microbiology ASO Titre
Antibiotic treatment for 5 days
Topical Antibiotics
Check antibiotic allergy status
Erythromycin Adults 500mgs QDS Children 5-10 yrs 250 mgs QDS Flucloxacillin Adult 500mgs QDS Children 5- 10 yrs 250mgs QDS
Including those combined with topical corticosteroids Localised clinical infection Betnovate C Fucidin H – face Fucibet –Hands and feet
Adapted from Griffiths et al, British Journal of Dermatology 2006; 155; 393-400 The Psoriasis Association The British Association of Dermatology (2004)