The lesions of guttate psoriasis are found all over the body. None is known. Minimize flare-ups by avoiding aggravating factors. There is often a history of recent lung infection. Skin biopsy or scraping and culture of skin patches may be used to rule out other disorders.
Treatment is focused on control of the symptoms and prevention of secondary infections .
It varies with the extent and severity of the disorder. Severe or resistant cases, or cases involving large areas of the body, may require intensive treatment. Psoriasis lesions that cover all or most of the body are an emergency symptom that require hospitalization. The disorder may be acutely painful. Treatment includes analgesics , sedation, intravenous fluids, and antibiotics .