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Guttate Psoriasis Patient Information The Prosser White Dermatology Centre Leigh Infirmary Author ID: Leaflet Number: Version: Name of Leaflet: Date Produced: Review Date: Guttate Psoriasis HP Derm 056 2 Guttate Psoriasis February 2015 February 2017 Page 1 of 3 What is it? Guttate psoriasis is characterised by multiple tiny areas of psoriasis that tend to affect most of the body. “Gutta” is Latin for teardrop; psoriasis looks like a shower of red scaly tear drops that have fallen down on the body. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis seems to be an inherited disorder. Normally, skin takes about a month for its new cells to move from the lower layers to the surface. In psoriasis, this process takes only a few days, resulting in the build up of dead skin cells and formation of thick scales. Where do the lesions appear? Lesions are usually concentrated around the trunk and upper arms and thighs. Face, ears and scalp are also commonly affected but the lesions may be very faint and quickly disappear in these areas. Occasionally there may be only a few scattered lesions in total. How does the rash start? The rash comes on very quickly, usually within a couple of days, and may follow a streptococcal infection of the throat. Who does it affect? It tends to affect children and young adults and has a good chance of spontaneously clearing completely. Treatment Management may include: The treatment of an underlying strepacoccal infection with antibiotics. Phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatments) Topical agents including mild topical steroids, coal tar or vitamin D (e.g. Denovex) Psoriasis rarely requires treatment with oral medications. Your individual treatment will be discussed with you when you visit the dermatology centre . We can be contacted at the: Prosser White Dermatology Centre Leigh Infirmary, The Avenue, Leigh, WN7 1HS Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Telephone: 01942 264748 or 264125 Guttate Psoriasis Page 2 of 3 Comments, Compliments or Complaints The Patient Relations/PALS Department provides confidential on the spot advice, information and support to patients, relatives, friends and carers. Contact Us Tel: 01942 822376 (Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm) The Patient Relations/PALS Manager Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN In addition to the Patient Relations/PALS Service, you can contact HELPline on 01942 822111. This leaflet is also available in audio, large print, Braille and other languages upon request. For more information call 01942 773106. © Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the copyright owner Guttate Psoriasis Page 3 of 3