Definition of Guttate psoriasis
Guttate psoriasis: A type of psoriasis characterized by red, scaly plaques of inflamed skin on all parts of the body. It is sometimes associated with an underlying or preceding infection, often a strep infection. Last Editorial Review: 9/20/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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