About GPP
About Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) Flares
GPP is a rare, debilitating, systemic skin disease with life-threatening potential1-4
GPP flares erupt suddenly and can escalate quickly, leading to complications that require emergency hospitalisation3-6
- Characterised by widespread eruption of pustules, erythema, and scaling6-8
- Substantially impact patients' quality of life, social relationships, and mental health2,3,6,9
- Vary in symptom duration and severity5,6
- May become life-threatening if left untreated3,4,6
A patient with a GPP flare from the Effisayil™ 1 clinical trial10
GPPGA=Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Physician Global Assessment.
References
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Ly K et al. Psoriasis (Auckl). 2019;9:37-42. doi:10.2147/PTT.S181808
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Bachelez H et al. Br J Dermatol. 2018;178(3):614-618. doi:10.1111/bjd.16232
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Strober B et al. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2021;11(2):529-541. doi:10.1007/s13555-021-00493-0
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Navarini AA et al. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2017;31(11):1792-1799. doi:10.1111/jdv.14386
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Benjegerdes KE et al. Psoriasis (Auckl). 2016;6:131-144. doi:10.2147/PTT.S98954
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Sampogna F et al. Br J Dermatol. 2006;154(5):844-849. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.07071.x
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Burden AD, et al. Br J Dermatol, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2023, Pages 138–140. Accessed June 13, 2024. https://academic.oup.com/bjd/article/189/1/138/7131301#supplementary-data Figure, pg.10
GPP (07/2025) PC-GR-102302