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PSORIASIS (Figures 6.1–6.12) is a common chronic genetically determined condition of unknown cause, and it is seen frequently in children. However, onset before the age of 5 years is unusual and before the age of 2 is rare. In children the most common type is guttate (small spot) psoriasis which appears abruptly, often after a streptococcal tonsillitis or other infection. The small papular lesions have overlying silvery scales. The eruption persists for up to 3 months and resolves spontaneously. However, it is usual for psoriasis to recur within the following 5 years.
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© 1983 Julian Verbov and Neil Morley
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Verbov, J., Morley, N. (1983). Psoriasis and other erythemato-squamous disorders. In: Colour Atlas of Paediatric Dermatology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7337-4_6
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