Everything You Need to Know About Psoriasis – Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Treatments

Peeling Body Rash

This is opposite to already discussed red rash that tends to be local or involve a certain area of the body. The peeling body rash tends to develop all over the body and impart a look that seems like a patient’s body has been burned. Sometimes, this type is rash is also called exfoliating psoriasis or erythrodermic psoriasis.

It is a rare and potentially life-threatening form of psoriasis that causes your skin to peel in sheets. Besides peeling body rash, other symptoms of exfoliating psoriasis include fluctuating body temperature, swelling around the ankles, and an increased heart rate. If you are experiencing a flare-up of erythrodermic psoriasis, talk to a doctor as soon as possible for proper treatment.