Symptoms of Guttate psoriasis

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Symptoms of Guttate psoriasis

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Guttate psoriasis includes the 5 symptoms listed below:

In most cases, a history of an antecedent streptococcal infection, usually of the upper respiratory tract, such as pharyngitis or tonsillitis, 2-3 weeks prior to the eruption can be elicited.
Perianal streptococcal infections or viral infections, such as varicella, rubella, and roseola, have also been postulated as provocative factors, especially in children.
A positive family history of psoriasis may be present.
The onset of the skin lesions is often acute, with multiple papules erupting on the trunk and the proximal extremities. The lesions are often accompanied by slight pruritus.
Drug therapy, including biologic agents, may sometimes precipitate a guttate-type flare.
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Guttate psoriasis: Complications

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Hypersensitivity reactions to the above-mentioned antimicrobials
Areas of the skin that have been treated with high-potency topical steroids for long periods may show some atrophy, telangiectases, and hypopigmentation
Patients on PUVA may experience a number of adverse effects, such as nausea and vomiting. These effects are sometimes remedied by taking psoralen pills after a meal
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Guttate psoriasis: Undiagnosed Conditions

Diseases that may be commonly undiagnosed in related medical areas:

Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
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- Allergy & Immunology (Allergies & Immune Diseases)
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Guttate psoriasis: Onset and Incubation

Onset of Guttate psoriasis: More common in individuals younger than 30 years, a history of upper respiratory infection secondary to group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (eg, Streptococcus pyogenes) often precedes the eruption by 2-3 weeks.

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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Guttate psoriasis. This signs and symptoms information for Guttate psoriasis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Guttate psoriasis signs or Guttate psoriasis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Guttate psoriasis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Guttate psoriasis symptoms.

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