Presentation
These serotypes were similar in distribution and prevalence to those present in the local community. [jamanetwork.com]
Guttate psoriasis (also known as eruptive psoriasis ) is a type of psoriasis that presents as small (0.5–1.5 cm in diameter ) lesions over the upper trunk and proximal extremities ; it is found frequently in young adults. [en.wikipedia.org]
[…] associated with an intermediate phenotype of impaired Langerhans cell migration. ( 24628096 ) Eaton LH...Griffiths CE 2014 19 Serum levels of LL-37 and inflammatory cytokines in plaque and guttate psoriasis. ( 25197165 ) Hwang YJ...Ahn KJ 2014 20 First presentation [malacards.org]
Increased levels of antibodies to the streptolysin-O are present in more than one-half of patients. Are There Guttate Psoriasis Home Remedies ? This type of psoriasis may be treated at home in most mild to moderate cases. [emedicinehealth.com]
Treatment
Follow your doctor’s treatment plan. Avoid triggers when possible. [healthline.com]
Successful management and re-treatment. ( 18569275 ) Balato A...Balato N 2008 40 An investigation of antistreptococcal antibody responses in guttate psoriasis. ( 18648827 ) Nahary L...Benhar I 2008 41 Antistreptococcal treatment of guttate psoriasis: [malacards.org]
Tests to confirm the diagnosis may include: Skin biopsy Throat culture Blood tests for recent exposure to strep bacteria Outlook (Prognosis) Guttate psoriasis may clear completely following treatment, especially phototherapy treatment. [account.allinahealth.org]
Ashley Marks Walker, 1 author Cindy F Hoffman Published in Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2010 The association between guttate psoriasis and pityriasis rosea with Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) is well established in the literature; however treatment [semanticscholar.org]
Prognosis
Tests to confirm the diagnosis may include: Skin biopsy Throat culture Blood tests for recent exposure to strep bacteria Outlook (Prognosis) Guttate psoriasis may clear completely following treatment, especially phototherapy treatment. [account.allinahealth.org]
Etiology
JDD 2010 The association between guttate psoriasis and pityriasis rosea with Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) is well established in the literature; however treatment guidelines and necessity have not been clarified with respect to the infectious etiology [semanticscholar.org]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of psoriasis. . Accessed Feb. 23, 2018. Kalb RE. Pustular psoriasis: Pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis. . Accessed Feb. 23, 2018. Mehlis S. [mayoclinic.org]
Prevention
Is It Possible to Prevent Guttate Psoriasis? Guttate psoriasis may not be preventable. However, complications or further flare-ups may be reduced by avoiding anything that triggers a psoriasis outbreak. [emedicinehealth.com]
This medication is typically used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ. It’s also used for other immune-related conditions. Biologics. These drugs are made from sugars, proteins, or nucleic acids. [healthline.com]