Psoriasis characterized by small distinct lesions that generally occur over the body. The lesions appear particularly in the young after acute streptococcal infections.
Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis, a skin condition characterized by inflamed patches of skin. It primarily affects children and young adults, particularly after streptococcal infections. One notable feature of guttate psoriasis is the appearance of multiple small, teardrop-shaped skin blemishes. In children, this condition typically resolves completely after a streptococcal infection. However, these affected children have an increased risk of developing plaque psoriasis, which is the more common form of psoriasis, later in life.