Guttate Psoriasis (cont.)
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- Guttate Psoriasis Overview
- Guttate Psoriasis Causes
- Guttate Psoriasis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Guttate Psoriasis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
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Guttate Psoriasis Treatment
Self-Care at Home
This type of psoriasis may be treated at home in most mild-to-moderate cases. Keeping the skin moist will prevent extra irritation. Thick moisturizers applied after a bath to keep in moisture and soften the skin are helpful.
Over the counter topical steroids may help to reduce inflammation and itching.
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Psoriasis, Guttate »
Guttate psoriasis refers to a distinctive, acute clinical presentation of an eruption characterized by small, droplike, 1-10 mm in diameter, salmon-pink papules, usually with a fine scale
