{"id":464,"date":"2020-07-26T22:51:06","date_gmt":"2020-07-26T22:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/?p=464"},"modified":"2020-07-26T23:47:11","modified_gmt":"2020-07-26T23:47:11","slug":"guttate-psoriasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/2020\/07\/26\/guttate-psoriasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Guttate Psoriasis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6>What is guttate psoriasis?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Guttate psoriasis is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/psoriasis\/\">psoriasis<\/a>&nbsp;that is characterised by multiple small&nbsp;scaly&nbsp;plaques&nbsp;on the trunk and limbs. \u2018Gutta\u2019 is Latin for a&nbsp;drop; guttate psoriasis looks like a shower of red, scaly teardrops that have fallen down on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6>Who gets guttate psoriasis?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Guttate psoriasis tends to affect&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/paediatric-psoriasis\/\">children<\/a>&nbsp;and young adults of both sexes and all races.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6>What causes guttate psoriasis?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Guttate psoriasis often follows a streptococcal&nbsp;infection&nbsp;of the throat or an upper respiratory tract viral infection. There may be a&nbsp;genetic&nbsp;disposition to psoriasis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6>What are the clinical features of guttate psoriasis?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Guttate psoriasis comes on very quickly, and within a few days, small red scaly plaques may spread widely.&nbsp;&nbsp;Occasionally there may be only a few scattered&nbsp;lesions&nbsp;in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The psoriasis plaques&nbsp;are usually concentrated around the trunk and upper arms and thighs. Face, ears and scalp are also commonly affected but the lesions may be very faint and quickly disappear in these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6>How is guttate psoriasis diagnosed?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The diagnosis of guttate psoriasis is made by the combination of history, clinical appearance of the&nbsp;rash, and evidence for preceding infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5>Guttate psoriasis<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/imagedetail\/15767?copyright=&amp;label=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"294\" height=\"222\" class=\"wp-image-491\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-1-1.jpg 294w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-1-1-100x76.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/imagedetail\/15769?copyright=&amp;label=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"294\" height=\"222\" class=\"wp-image-490\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-1-2.jpg 294w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-1-2-100x76.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/imagedetail\/15771?copyright=&amp;label=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"294\" height=\"222\" class=\"wp-image-489\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-1-3.jpg 294w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-1-3-100x76.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/imagedetail\/15773?copyright=&amp;label=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"294\" height=\"222\" class=\"wp-image-488\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-2-1.jpg 294w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-2-1-100x76.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/imagedetail\/15775?copyright=&amp;label=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"294\" height=\"222\" class=\"wp-image-487\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-2-2.jpg 294w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-2-2-100x76.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/imagedetail\/15777?copyright=&amp;label=Image+provided+by+Dr+Trevor+Evans&amp;caption=Image+provided+by+Dr+Trevor+Evans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"294\" height=\"222\" class=\"wp-image-486\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-2-3.jpg 294w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guttate-2-3-100x76.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/guttate-psoriasis-images\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more images of guttate psoriasis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6>What is the treatment of guttate psoriasis?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment for guttate psoriasis may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Treatment of an underlying&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/streptococcal-skin-infections\/\">streptococcal<\/a>&nbsp;infection with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/antibiotics\/\">antibiotics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/phototherapy\/\">Phototherapy<\/a><\/li><li>Topical&nbsp;agents including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/topical-steroid\/\">topical steroids<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/coal-tar\/\">coal tar<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/calcipotriol\/\">calcipotriol<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Guttate psoriasis rarely requires treatment with oral medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6>What is the outcome for guttate psoriasis?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Guttate psoriasis often spontaneously clears within three or four months. Some people have&nbsp;persistent&nbsp;small or large&nbsp;plaque&nbsp;psoriasis. Another flare of guttate psoriasis may follow a streptococcal throat infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"67\" src=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DermNetNZ-logo@2x-300x67.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-492\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DermNetNZ-logo@2x-300x67.png 300w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DermNetNZ-logo@2x-1024x228.png 1024w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DermNetNZ-logo@2x-768x171.png 768w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DermNetNZ-logo@2x-500x111.png 500w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DermNetNZ-logo@2x-100x22.png 100w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DermNetNZ-logo@2x-864x193.png 864w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DermNetNZ-logo@2x-1200x267.png 1200w, http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/DermNetNZ-logo@2x.png 1391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Author: Dr Amy Stanway, Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand, 2004.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is guttate psoriasis? Guttate psoriasis is&nbsp;psoriasis&nbsp;that is characterised by multiple small&nbsp;scaly&nbsp;plaques&nbsp;on the trunk and limbs. \u2018Gutta\u2019 is Latin for a&nbsp;drop; guttate psoriasis looks like a shower of red, scaly &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":493,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[39,81,77],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=464"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":517,"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464\/revisions\/517"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/493"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ec2-34-224-182-223.compute-1.amazonaws.com\/dermatology.healthcare.pro\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}