During the recent hot weather my DS (9) developed what I initially thought was a heat rash. After a few days it started spreading and the doctor said she thought it was Guttate Psoriasis, which I had never heard of. He was due to see the doctor again in a week - which would have been next Monday - but I took him back today as the rash is literally covering his whole body. We saw a different doctor who agreed he has GP - he certainly fits the profile and had a nasty sore throat within the past couple of weeks. This doctor prescribed antibiotics - although he is completely well in himself - and sent him for blood tests including: ANA, ANCA, CRP, ESR-EDTA. She said we must go back tomorrow if the rash spreads any more, although I don't see how it can as it's top to toe.... A year ago my son had an ultrasound scan on the lymph nodes on one side of his neck and groin, as they are permanently enlarged with no signs of ill-health. Could this be connected? His father was recently tested for lupus and, after many tests and appointments, they are swaying towards him not having it (his main symptoms are a violent skin reaction to the sun - a different rash to DS's, which leaves scarring and started well into adulthood).
Has anyone experience of this and any advice? The doctor today said , due to the large areas of 'open skin' he cannot go to school until it improves as his risk of infection is too high. He is so upset by this (he said his friends at school have been really supportive) and we have no idea how long it might last. Also, is there anything more I can do to help him?
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Guttate Psoriasis 9 Year Old
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Segments · 29/06/2017 22:27
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