Guttate psoriasis, from the Latin for “raindrop shaped,” causes small, dot-like spots on the body. These lesions frequently appear on the upper arms, trunk, thighs, or scalp. Often ...

There was a time when it was hard to think about anything but psoriasis. Last year, during my pregnancy with my son, I had the worst flare I’ve ever experienced. I broke out in guttate ...

Guttate psoriasis appears as small, dot-like lesions, sometimes triggered by a Strep infection. The round spots (called papules) are raised and sometimes scaly. This type of psoriasis often ...

Penicillins and aminopenicillins were the most studied treatments overall and generated mixed results, with some improvement shown in patients with guttate psoriasis but no significant changes in ...

These spots are benign, but treatments are available to address their appearance. Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) is a skin condition that tends to affect older adults. As small pale spots ...

office-based group (51.4% vs. 15.9%). Home-based phototherapy proved effective for the treatment of plaque and guttate psoriasis across skin types, providing a convenient therapy method for ...

Home-based phototherapy for plaque and guttate psoriasis is as effective as office-based phototherapy, according to results of the randomized Light Treatment Effectiveness study. The pragmatic ...

1 “The LITE study provides compelling evidence that home-based phototherapy is noninferior to office-based phototherapy for the treatment of plaque and guttate psoriasis across both physician ...

There is a strong association between recent streptococcal pharyngitis, and guttate psoriasis. Inverse psoriasis. This type differs from other types of psoriasis by the smoothness, flatness, and ...

Skin rashes or patches. These may start as small ... in children or young adults with a type called guttate psoriasis. It's commonly triggered by strep throat. Pus-filled bumps.