Papulosquamous and Eczematous Dermatoses

Figure 2.5
A: Guttate psoriasis
B: Acropustulosis of infancy
C: Pityriasis rubra pilaris
(Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz)

Psoriasis (Figure 2.5A)

Approximately 25% patients will have presentation before age 15
Presents as erythematous well-demarcated plaques with micaceous scale
Guttate psoriasis more common in children; presents with raindrop-like papules in an eruptive pattern; common triggers include strep infection, viral infection, stress, and trauma