###Human: Do I need hospitalization for psoriasis? ###Assistant: Hi. I have read your query in detail, saw the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and do understand your concern. This pus filled lesions is a form of psoriasis called pustular psoriasis. Also you seem to be going into psoriatic erythroderma that is involvement of more than 90 % body surface area, which is an indication of hospitalization. For pustular psoriasis, Acitretin is the preferred form of treatment. Cyclosporine can also be started and gives good results. As you know, psoriasis is a chronic disorder for which medicines are prescribed whenever condition worsens. These listed treatment options will depend on any associated disease, hepatic and renal profile, dose of drugs already taken, etc.  You can discuss about these treatment options with your dermatologist who is the best judge since you are suffering from this problem since a long time. Avoid stress and alcohol. For further information consult a dermatologist online -->