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What Is Guttate Psoriasis?
Guttate psoriasis is a skin condition in which small, red, and scaly teardrop-shaped spots appear on the arms, legs, and middle of the body. Guttate means "drop" in Latin.
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Guttate psoriasis
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Guttate psoriasis is a relatively uncommon form of
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