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My son developed pink plaques post a throat infection which was diagnosed by a dermatologist to be guttate psoriasis. after the corticosteroid ointment, it disappeared but left pale circles where the lesions where, is this normal?

Q: my son developed pink plaques post a throat infection which was diagnosed by a dermatologist to be guttate psoriasis. after the corticosteroid ointment, it disappeared but left pale circles where the lesions where, is this normal?

: While i am not a dermatologist, it's highly unlikely that this is anything of concern. You should ask your dermatologist but there is no urgency in doing so.

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

While i am not a dermatologist, it's highly unlikely that this is anything of concern. You should ask your dermatologist but there is no urgency in doing so.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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A member asked:

My son developed pink plaques post a throat infection which was diagnosed by a dermatologist to be guttate psoriasis. after the corticosteroid ointment, it disappeared but left pale circles where the lesions where, is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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