Important Facts About 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.

There is a hereditary element to guttate psoriasis, but it is most commonly cause by a viral infection or a strep throat infection. The onset will often occur a few weeks after the infection. Guttate psoriasis may be recurring or there may be a single outbreak. There is no cure for guttate psoriasis.

The guttate form of psoriasis is often mild and is more likely to cause irritation and itching than scarring. Although the lesions will often form on the legs and arms, they are unlikely to occur on the bottoms of the feet or on the palms of the hands.

Because it is generally mild, you may choose to see a doctor for treatment or you may choose to use over-the-counter remedies. Topical steroids can be purchased or prescribed by your doctor and will control both inflammation and itching. It’s important to keep your skin moisturized to reduce irritation. One of the best times to do this is after bathing.

In addition to topical steroids, your doctor may recommend photo-therapy, 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.

No matter which path you choose to deal with your guttate psoriasis, control the itching and irritation and you should be well again in a few weeks.

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