Simultaneous occurrence of Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Palmoplantar Pustular Psoriasis: Is it an association or coincidental findings?
A female presented with Palmoplantar Pustular psoriasis (PPP) followed by Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) on bilateral legs. Complete remission was achieved with methotrexate and prednisolone. Both dermatoses have female preponderance, similar immuno-pathologic mechanisms and rapid treatment response, suggests a possible etiological relation between the two and not a coincidental finding.
Keywords: Dermatology, Pyoderma gangrenosum, Plantar Pustular Psoriasis, neutrophilic dermatosis