Guttae Psoriasis
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| Name: Guttae Psoriasis |
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| Very active form of the skin disease psoriasis. |
Causes of Guttae Psoriasis
More common in teenagers and young adults and may follow a Streptococcal bacterial infection. |
Symptoms of Guttae Psoriasis
Sudden appearance of multiple small, red, scale covered patches on the arms, leg and trunk. Patches may gradually enlarge and merge. |
Tests for Guttae Psoriasis
Usually none necessary, but if diagnosis is in doubt it may be confirmed by a skin biopsy. |
Treatment for Guttae Psoriasis
One or more of numerous skin preparations including coal tar, dithranol, calcipotriol and steroid creams.
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Complications of Guttae Psoriasis of its treatment
May progress to normal psoriasis. |
Likely Outcome of Guttae Psoriasis
May disappear spontaneously after a few weeks, or persist for many years. Controlled, but not cured, by medication. |
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