Possible Guttate Psoriasis?
This is on my girlfriend she never had nail she got a tattoo 3 years ago could that be a cause? We’re worried it’s something bad please assist us bedtbyou can it doesn’t itch really maybe when it’s dry it gets worse when the use of certain upper is used it breaks out fast and bad thanks community.
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Hello @bonezo7 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can tell you are very concerned for your girlfriend and her symptoms. Members on Connect are not medical professionals so we cannot diagnose, but thought following information may be beneficial to you/her.
- Skin Problems and Treatments: Psoriasis Guttate Psoriasis:
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/guttate-psoriasis
Taken from the link above:
Causes & Triggers of Guttate Psoriasis
An outbreak is usually triggered by a bacterial infection -- typically streptococcus (strep throat). It sets off an immune system reaction that causes the spots on your skin.
In some cases, guttate psoriasis is genetic. If someone in your family has it, your chances of getting it go up.
Other triggers include:
Upper respiratory
Sinus infections
Flu
Tonsillitis
Stress
Cuts, burns, or bites on your skin
Some drugs you take (antimalarials and beta-blockers)
Has your girlfriend had any of the symptoms listed in the article?
Yes, I can see the images.
She never had it until she got a tattoo and it gave her mersa it hasn’t went away since. Allergies flu type feeling body aches bad itching tiredness nausea
Thanks I await more info if possible
@bonezo7 I suggest you contact her doctor or have her seen in the Emergency Department.
Does it look other then what I thought it was
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