guttate psoriasis

Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia.

guttate psoriasis

An early stage of psoriasis which is characterised by drop-like lesions on the trunk, limbs, and scalp, and may be triggered by viral respiratory infections or certain bacterial (e.g., streptococcal) infections.

GUTTATE PSORIASIS: on the back

guttate psoriasis

Psoriasis characterized by small distinct lesions that generally occur over the body. The lesions appear particularly in the young after acute streptococcal infections. See: illustration

See also: psoriasis

Mentioned in ?

References in periodicals archive ?

Photo shows the guttate psoriasis on the patient's hands before tonsillectomy.

Complete resolution of guttate psoriasis after tonsillectomy

A diagnosis of Guttate Psoriasis was given and CBC with diff, CCP and RPR were ordered along with a dermatology referral.

Recognizing guttate psoriasis and initiating appropriate treatment

Unlike psoriasis, guttate psoriasis is a much lesser known entity.

Guttate psoriasis: a rare cause of diffuse rash

guttate psoriasis), day treatment or inpatient admission.

Guideline on the management of psoriasis in South Africa

A new presentation of psoriasis will appear as red "raindrops" on the skin, this is called guttate psoriasis, which can develop into general chronic plaque psoriasis.

vital: Skin deep concern; 'Redness can be reduced by using make-up' PSORIASIS AWARENESS WEEK AIMS TO RAISE PROFILE OF THE DISEASE

The types of psoriasis are the same in children and in adults, except that napkin psoriasis is more common in infants, and children have a higher prevalence of guttate psoriasis. Juvenile psoriatic arthritis is uncommon, "but if you probe deeply, many children will say they have joint pain," Dr.

Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis overlap in children: perhaps 5% have both

A THIS condition sounds typical of guttate psoriasis. This is a form of psoriasis which typically has the appearance of multiple scattered red patches, which are often described as looking like raindrops - hence the term guttate, which is Latin for drop.

Doctor Daavid

* Guttate psoriasis usually affects children and young adults.

Psoriasis

It has been well reported that group A streptococcal pharyngitis often precedes the development of guttate psoriasis. (3)

Psoriasis, chronic tonsillitis, and biofilms: Tonsillar pathologie findings supporting a microbial hypothesis

Winnie the Pooh and psoriasis too: an isomorphic response of guttate psoriasis in a tattoo.

Tattooing and psoriasis: demographics, motivations and attitudes, complications, and impact on body image in a series of 90 Finnish patients

Full browser ?

CITE

Site: Follow: Share:

Open / Close