Guttate Psoriasis
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An uncommon form of psoriasis, guttate psoriasis usually affects the legs, arms, and trunk of the body. Instead of thick plaques, guttate psoriasis is characterized by small and fine pink or red drops.
Guttate psoriasis is often triggered by a strep throat infection or a viral infection. The outbreak may occur two to three weeks after the infection. Guttate psoriasis can run in the family, but it is not contagious. While there is no cure for guttate psoriasis, an outbreak can happen only once or may reccur.
Since guttate psoriasis is mild, it is unlikely to cause scarring. Instead, your skin may feel irritated and itchy. Although it may be reoccurring, it is not a chronic problem and usually clears up in a few weeks.
Medication is not always necessary for guttate psoriasis. Treatments that can be purchased over-the-counter may be effective. Look for topical steroids that control the inflammation and itching. After bathing, moisturizing your skin will prevent it from becoming irritated.
In addition to topical steroids, your doctor may recommend phototherapy, which is artificial ultraviolet light therapy. This UV therapy is especially good at treating psoriasis that covers a large area of the skin. If the guttate psoriasis is not wide-spread, your doctor may prefer to stick with medications.
If you have other forms of psoriasis and suffer from a strep throat infection, you should see your doctor so you’re prepared if guttate psoriasis occurs. You should also see your doctor if it is reoccurring and comes back after it originally clears. Of course, many people choose to see their doctor for the first outbreak to ensure they choose the best treatment options for a speedy recovery.
While guttate psoriasis is not the most severe form of psoriasis, using over the counter treatments or seeing your doctor for a prescription or advice can help you control the outbreaks and the redness and itchiness that it brings.
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