guttate psoriasis outbreak after strep throat

[jiml]

Hi everyone, I am new to the boards but not new to psoriasis! I had it as a young child, went into remission, had outbreaks here and there, after giving birth, etc. and now I just had a strep throat and figured "uh oh" because last time I had it I got guttate psoriasis added to the plaque psoriasis I have already.....bummer
To let you know how long I had psoriasis on and off, Im now a senior citizen!

I have three kids, and none of them have it Thank G-d, and eight grandkids, and hopefully they wont get it either ...
but this outbreak makes me so upset.

what do any of you do for a strep outbreak?
do you go to tanning beds? I have been going there.




thanks, Joyce

Hi Joyce   to the club...yes the boards can be a bit daunting to find your way around, if in doubt just shout and someone will soon answer you    but you will find us a helpful group of sufferers as Caroline has said ..we are good at sharing advice and personal experiences.
I'm also a grandparent, and the psoriasis has missed both daughters and so far no sign of it on the grandchildren  .... jim rushes to touch wood for luck
I know of strep throat, and Caroline is right about streptococcal infection often being the trigger for a flare of the disease ......I can't say if it affected me one way or another as I have always been covered in psoriasis, and was constantly as a youngster getting throats infections ....
I have my psoriasis kept at bay by the tablets I take and have been clear for over 5 years on Fumaderm ( not available in the US )

I'm not a lover of tanning beds as they can burn your already damaged skin...and cause other misery for you. But I'm not a judge and if you've done it before that's up to you ...but the best way to get controlled ultra violopet treatment is through your dermatologist

You say you fear an outbreak of guttate on top or existing plaque psoriasis, ..can I ask what treatment you are prescribed if any


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Jim