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Eruptive psoriasis

Eruptive psoriasis:

Eruptive psoriasis: Introduction

Eruptive psoriasis: Guttate psoriasis is a skin condition in which small, red, teardrop-shaped spots appear on the arms, legs, and middle of the body. Guttate means "drop" in Latin. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Eruptive psoriasis is available below.

Symptoms of Eruptive psoriasis

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Symptoms include itching and spots on the skin, called skin lesions, which are pinkish-red and look like teardrops. The spots may be covered with silver, flaky skin called scales.
The spots usually occur on the arms, legs, and middle of the body (the trunk), but may appear in other body areas.
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Treatments for Eruptive psoriasis

The goal of treatment is to control your symptoms and prevent secondary infections
Cortisone (anti-itch) cream
Dandruff shampoos (over-the-counter or prescription)
Lotions that contain coal tar
Moisturizers
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Eruptive psoriasis:

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Eruptive psoriasis?

Misdiagnosis of Eruptive psoriasis
Failure to diagnose Eruptive psoriasis
Hidden causes of Eruptive psoriasis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
Undiagnosed: Eruptive psoriasis

Eruptive psoriasis: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Eruptive psoriasis:

Pain
Severe itching
Secondary skin infections
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Causes of Eruptive psoriasis

Inherited
Bacteria or viral infections, including upper respiratory infections
Injury to the skin, including cuts, burns, and insect bites
Some medicines, including those used to treat malaria and certain heart conditions
Stress
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Underlying causes of Eruptive psoriasis

Eruptive psoriasis: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
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Misdiagnosis and Eruptive psoriasis

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