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Guttate Psoriasis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that looks like small, salmon-pink drops on the skin. The word guttate is derived from the Latin word gutta, meaning drop. Usually there is a fine scale on the droplike lesion that is much finer than the scales in plaque psoriasis, which is the most common type of psoriasis. More common in individuals younger than 30 years, a history of upper respiratory infection secondary to group beta-hemolytic streptococci often precedes the eruption by 2-3 weeks. Although recurrent episodes may occur, especially those due to pharyngeal carriage of streptococci, isolated bouts are known to occur. Guttate psoriasis often comes on quite suddenly. A variety of conditions have been known to bring on an attack of guttate psoriasis, including upper respiratory infections, streptoccocal infections, tonsillitis, stress, injury to the skin and the administration of certain drugs Causes
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