No one likes to feel out of control — kids are no exception. Teaching kids about their own triggers when they’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis at a young age can empower them to be active members in their psoriasis treatment.
Still struggling to find the treatment that works for your child? Talk to your child’s doctor or find psoriasis support groups to see what has worked for others.
References
American Academy of Dermatology Association. (n.d.). Psoriasis: Tips for managing.
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2015). Living with a chronic illness or disability.
Teens Health from Nemours. (2023). Psoriasis.
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Hilary WeissmanHilary Weissman has been a health writer for the past 6 years. She was a senior copywriter at WW (Weight Watchers) before joining GoodRx and was also a copy editor in S&P Global’s structured finance ratings group for 3 years prior.
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Sarah Gupta, MDSarah Gupta, MD, is a licensed physician with a special interest in mental health, sex and gender, eating disorders, and the human microbiome. She is currently board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
