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Dental Psoriasis f335712f

All of the following statements about Guttate psoriasis are FALSE except:

A
Most common in elderly
B
It is the most common variety of psoriasis and is insidious onset with chronic clinical course
C
Association with alpha-hemolytic streptococci known
D
Seen paicularly on trunk
High-Yield Explanation
Guttate psoriasis precipitated by preceding upper respiratory infection caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Small lesions, appearing generally over the body, paicularly in children and young adults. Lesions are from 2-3 mm to 1 cm in diameter, round or slightly oval. Lesions are scattered more or less evenly over the body, paicularly on the trunk and proximal pa of the limb The differential diagnosis should include Pityriasis rosea and Secondary syphilis.

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