Guttate psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that often appears in the wake of strep throat and other similar infections. It's characterized by the spontaneous outbreak of small, pink, teardrop-shaped ...

Small, drop-like, salmon-pink, 1 mm to 10 mm papules with a fine scale (see Figure 1). Guttate psoriasis mainly affects the trunk and proximal extremities, but may be generalized in distribution.

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As a result, their fingernails look discolored, dented, or pitted, and may have white or yellow spots. The nails can also become brittle or pull away from the nail bed. Guttate psoriasis appears in 8% ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD To confirm a psoriasis diagnosis, your healthcare provider will check your skin and scalp ...

A 40-year-old Hispanic man presented for treatment of dermatitis on his elbows and knees that had been evident for 5 years (Figure 1). He also had scaling plaques on his scalp. He had not been ...