A case report on A 12 year male child with guttate psoriasis

Abstract

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes discoloration and irritation whereas Guttate psoriasis often develops suddenly and may start after an infection such as strep throat. In guttate psoriasis small, droplet shaped patches appears on arms, legs, scalp, torso. Most commonly seen in children and adolescents than adults. It was classically triggered by streptococcal infection (pharyngitis or perianal) and is not contagious (it cannot be transferred to others through skin-to-skin contact). Usually guttate psoriasis subsides within few weeks, after that there are several possible outcomes such as you may never develop it again, it may recur intermittently or may develop into chronic plaque psoriasis. It can be mild, moderate or severe. We came across a case of 12 year old male child presenting with complaints of annular plaques with itching since 5 days all over the body. Based on subjective, objective and laboratory investigations the child was diagnosed with Guttate psoriasis. And child was treated with topical steroids, immunosuppressants, antibiotic and anti ketogenic agents respectively and within 4 weeks the child was recovered.