Guttate psoriasis is often triggered by a streptococcal infection, typically streptococcal pharyngitis.
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Guttate psoriasis is characterized by numerous small, scaly, red or pink, droplet-like lesions ( papules ).
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In a second form, called " guttate psoriasis, " there are small patches all over the body.
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The differential diagnosis of psoriasis includes dermatological conditions similar in appearance such as discoid eczema, seborrhoeic eczema, pityriasis rosea ( may be confused with guttate psoriasis ), misdiagnosed with psoriasis ).