Teardrop-shaped (Guttate)

Guttate - This term is used to describe skin lesions that resemble droplets in appearance.

These lesions appear as small, red, scaly plaques scattered across the surface of the skin. They can occur with a variety of skin conditions, but are most often associated with psoriasis.

In psoriasis, guttate rashes usually appear after a streptococcal throat infection and range in size from 2 mm to 1 cm. They are covered with silvery-white scales and are localized mainly on the torso, arms and legs. Sometimes guttate psoriasis can transform into other, more severe forms of the disease.

Diagnosis of guttate psoriasis is based on the clinical picture and analysis of skin biopsies. Treatment includes topical medications, ultraviolet therapy, and for common forms, systemic anti-inflammatory drugs. With timely treatment, the prognosis is usually favorable.

Guttates or droplet rashes refer to a group of different rashes, united by appearance and symptoms, as well as a tendency to self-resolve.

They are superficial rashes, multiple or single, usually round in shape, the size of which varies from 1-2 mm to 2-3 mm in diameter, most often located on the face and extensor surface of the limbs. They appear suddenly and are not prone to peripheral growth. The spots have scalloped edges and resemble dew drops. They are usually pale pink in color and protrude slightly above the surface of the skin. Most often, rashes are localized on the face, especially on the cheeks, eyebrows, neck, extensor surfaces of the forearms and