Treatment
Guttate Psoriasis
Management Strategies
Treatment for guttate psoriasis may involve
- Antibiotics: To address the underlying streptococcal infection, though they rarely affect the psoriasis directly.
- Phototherapy: Narrowband UVB phototherapy is frequently used.
- Topical Treatments: Including cortisone creams and emollients to manage symptoms.
- Systemic Treatments: For more severe cases, treatments may extend to systemic medications like methotrexate or biologics.
Long-term Management
Although guttate psoriasis can resolve within a few months without treatment, it can also recur or evolve into chronic plaque psoriasis. Long-term management focuses on mitigating triggers and managing symptoms through a combination of lifestyle adjustments and medical treatments.
