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.

To confirm a psoriasis diagnosis, your healthcare provider will check your skin and scalp for thick, red, scaly patches and other rashes. They also look for changes in your fingernails. Your family ...

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Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Guttate psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that often appears in the wake of strep throat ...

Psoriasis is usually treated with a combination of self-care interventions, medications, and ultraviolet (UV) light therapy. While there is no cure for psoriasis, it can be treated effectively ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD White spots on the skin can happen for a variety of reasons. From sun exposure to ...