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- A type of psoriasis characterized by red, scaly patches of inflamed skin on all parts of the body. It is associated with a lung infection in many cases. WebMD, Inc
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- Guttate psoriasis often comes on quite suddenly. A variety of conditions can bring on an attack of guttate psoriasis, including upper respiratory infections, streptococcal throat infections (strep throat), tonsillitis, stress, injury to the skin and the administration of certain drugs including antimalarials and beta-blockers. - National Psoriasis Foundation/USA
 by - Like other forms of psoriasis, guttate psoriasis has the tendency to improve during the summer and worsen during the winter. Once cleared, many patients who experience acute guttate psoriasis usually have limited or no evidence of psoriasis for prolonged periods. - SkinCell International Forum by
- Emollients and coal tar creams are the first treatments of choice, although topical steroids and vitamin D analogues may also be prescribed. If the guttate psoriasis does not respond to these treatments, then ultraviolet light (UVB) therapy is useful. - The Psoriasis Association by
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- Es una afección cutánea en la cual se presentan pequeñas manchas rojas en forma de gotas de lágrimas en los brazos, las piernas y la parte media del cuerpo. Medline plus - by Miguel Armentia
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- La psoriasis en gotas debe distinguirse de la pitiriasis rosada, la sífilis secundaria, la pitiriasis liquenoide crónica y el liquen plano - Wikipedia by Miguel Armentia
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- Le psoriasis en gouttes est une maladie chronique inflammatoire de la peau qui se présente sous la forme de petites taches de la taille de lentilles alimentaires. Cette forme de psoriasis est fréquente chez le jeune adulte ou l'enfant et est souvent consécutive à une affection rhino-pharyngée à germes streptococciques.
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- Le psoriasis en goutte (ou psoriasis guttata), comme son nom l'indique, se caractérise par un éparpillement de petites gouttes de psoriasis sur tout le corps. - Wikipedia by CFournier
- Le psoriasis en gouttes se manifeste sous la forme de petits points rosés qui peuvent s’étendre à de grandes zones du haut du corps, des jambes et des bras. - Carrefour Psoriasis by CFournier
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