Category: 1. Psoriasis

It is very important for children to see their doctor if an unexplained rash develops and does not respond to OTC treatments. Parents or caregivers should also consider the child’s family history. If they or someone else in the family has psoriasis, a new rash on a child is more likely to result from this…

Researchers have been unable to determine the exact cause of psoriasis. However, most agree that it has a strong genetic pattern. A person may pass it on to their children in the genes. Beyond this, researchers have concluded that the incorrect function of the immune system leads to the overproduction and buildup of skin cells, which results…

Exposure to sunlight : Exposure to sunlight can sometimes improve the appearance of the skin when a person has psoriasis. People should expose their skin gradually and for brief periods. The sun’s UVB rays are beneficial for psoriasis symptoms as they can slow the growth of affected skin cells. It is essential to put sunscreen…

Parents or caregivers seeking alternatives treatments can try a range of natural treatments. Using natural treatments can be effective for some people alongside traditional treatment options. However, alternative medicines should never replace doctor-recommended treatments. Parents or caregivers of children with psoriasis should always check with a medical professional before using alternative treatments. Before applying topical treatments, a…

Treatment for psoriasis focuses on reducing the severity of a flare and helping with the emotional stress of having psoriasis. However, before a child undergoes any of the possible treatments, their parents or caregivers should discuss the risks and benefits that treatment carries with a primary care doctor or dermatologist and ask whether it is medically essential. A…

A person should look out for several symptoms to identify psoriasis. Psoriasis may affect the skin of children and adults differently. Some of the symptoms that help distinguish psoriasis from other conditions in children include: nail pitting or discoloration itching, pain, or general discomfort severe scales on the scalp dermatitis around the area of a diaper plaques similar to those…

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes skin cells to form too quickly. Because these grow faster than the body can shed existing skin cells, thick, scaly patches form. On lighter skin tones, psoriasis usually appears as pink or red patches with silvery-white scales. On darker skin, psoriasis is more likely to appear as purple…

Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that affects the skin. When a person has psoriasis, they will develop patches of discolored, scaly skin on different parts of the body. Skin discoloration will vary depending on a person’s skin tone and the type of psoriasis they have. Psoriasis tends to be pink or red on those with light or fair…

Psoriasis flares can cause itchy, painful plaques and lesions to develop. Finding out that a child has psoriasis can be difficult news for parents or caregivers. While there is currently no cure for psoriasis, many treatments are available to help children with this condition live comfortable, social, and active lives. In the United States, about one-third of…