Guttate is the second most common form of Psoriasis. Roughly 2 - 3% of people affected with Psoriasis suffer from Guttate Psoriasis. In contrast to Plague Psoriasis, most people affected by Guttate Psoriasis are under 30.

Guttate Psoriasis is caused by a streptococcal infection. Steptococcus is a genus of bacteria belonging to the phylum Firmicuted and the lactic acid bacteria group.

Usually the eruption of Guttate Psoriasis follows an infection of Strep Throat by 2 to 3 weeks. Very often the Guttats Psoriasis will simply run its course without treatment and disappear on its own.

For some people Guttate Psoriasis always follows infections of Strep Throat

Guttate Psoriasis affects the skin with small, red spots on the skin. Commonly these small red spots will have a very fine scales which are much lighter and finer than those caused by Plague Psoriasis. The red sopts caused by Guttate Psoriasis usually occur on the trunk, legs and/or arms but can appear elsewhere on the body. Guttate Psoriasis rarely covers a large area of the body.

Treatments for Guttate Psoriasis
Most of the time the best treatment for Guttate Psoriasis is time. However, since there is often a discomfort level associated with the symptoms it would be wise to consider alternative treatments in addition to time. As with any condition no single treatment is perfect for everyone. Many people use multiple treatments together and usually this is safe.

Mushatts No. 9 products have had a great level of success for many people in the treatment of Psoriasis. Although there is no cure for Psoriasis, our Mushatts No. 9 Psoriasis creams and lotions give the user a much greater chance of substantial relief and will usually clear the skin completely of Psoriasis. All of our Psoriasis products are totally natural and 100% steroid free so they are safe for sensitive skin and babies.