Psoriasis Flashcards
1
Q
Guttate psoriasis
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- more common in children and adolescents
- precipitated by strep infection 2-4 weeks prior
2
Q
Features of guttate psoriasis
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- tear drop papules on trunk and limbs
- pink, scaly patches or plaques of psoriasis
- acute onset over days
3
Q
Management of guttate psoriasis
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- most cases resolve spontaneously within 2-3 months
- topical agents as per psoriasis
- UVB phototherapy
- no evidence for antibiotics to eradicate strep infection
