Psoriasis in Children

Most children who acquire psoriasis are school age.  However, psoriasis can begin in children soon after birth.  It is common for there to be a family history of the disease.  If it begins shortly after birth, it normally starts in the diaper area.  This is known as napkin psoriasis and it can spread over the [...]

August 12, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Plaque psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriasis in Children, guttate psoriasis, scalp psoriasis  Comments Closed

Facts About Guttate Psoriasis

Guttate psoriasis is a skin condition that is usually triggered by a streptococcal infection.  It is also known as “eruptive” psoriasis and is characterized by an eruption of lesions on the skin.  This generally happens two or three weeks after a person has strep throat.  Unlike other forms of psoriasis, guttate psoriasis may go away and never [...]

August 5, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Health, Psoriasis, guttate psoriasis  One Comment