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guttate psoriasis

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guttate psoriasis
[gut′āt]
Etymology: L, gutta, drop; Gk, itch
an acute form of psoriasis that consists of teardrop-shaped red scaly papules and patches measuring 3 to 10 mm all over the body. A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis or other upper respiratory infection may precipitate this reaction in susceptible individuals. Treatment is essential to prevent a more severe form of psoriasis. Compare pustular psoriasis. See also psoriasis.


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Then there''s the guttate psoriasis (psoriasis), psoriasis, which often affects children and adolescents.
Other type of Psoriasis is Guttate psoriasis and it is common in children and adolescents.
Genetic analysis of PSORS1 distinguishes guttate psoriasis and palmoplantar pustulosis.
 
 
 
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