Question 1

how to prevent and treat psoriasis in children?

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Important to treat e: Important to treat early and . Prevention is in order is  aperson with psoriathoroughlysis but there is not  way to prevent  since there is a genetic  component. There is a good source  for you to see from the National Psoriais Foundation
https://www.psoriasis.org/parents/about-psoriasis

Question 2

if i have psoriasis, is there a high chance for my children to have it too?

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Psoriasis: Researchers believe that for a person to develop psoriasis, the individual must have a combination of the genes that cause psoriasis and be exposed to specific external factors known as triggers.  The triggers include: stress, injury to the skin, medications, and infection. Some patients clam allergies, diet and weather trigger psoriasis.

Question 3

could psoriasis spread genetically to my children and also my wife ?

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Children yes wife no: To your children, yes. There is a strong genetic component to psoriasis, though it is thought to be triggered by various factors, meaning it is not 100% certain that your children will have it. 

To your wife, no. It is not a contagious disease. 

Hope that helps!

Question 4

can my 6 1/2 month old have psoriasis? or when do children show signs?

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Psoriasis: The early symptoms of psoriasis can show up in a person in any age, from the infant years to the senior citizen years. But there are certain periods in a person’s life when it’s more common to see the first signs of psoriasis: between 15 and 30 years of age and between 50 and 60 years of age. About 75% of people with psoriasis get their first psoriasis symptom before they become 40 years old.

Question 5

what is psoriasis?

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Skin condition: Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition probably on an autoimmune basis.

Question 6

what causes psoriasis?

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Inherited: Psoriasis is  an inherited inflammatory condition that waxes and wanes. Treatment is generally directed towards control of symptomatic flares. Although no cure, there are many treatment options to help you stay reasonably clear. These include topical steroids, vitamin d derivatives, oral medications, phototherapy and biologics. Your doctor will recommend treatment based on the extent of disease.

Question 7

how to cure psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

See a Rheumatologist: The causes of psoriasis,an abnormal excessive &amp; rapid growth of the epidermal layer of the skin arent fully known.Psoriasis isnt purely a skin disorder &amp; can have a negative impact on many organ systems.So you should see a specialist.While no cure is available for psoriasis,there are many treatments.Topical agents are used for mild disease, phototherapy for moderate &amp; systemic agents for severe dz

Question 8

is all psoriasis alike?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis alike: Psoriasis can be mild or severe; it can affect only one part of the skin; it can affect the nails; it can aggect the genital; it can affect the mucous membranes. It can affect the scalp. It can itch; it can burn. It truly id a heartbreak.

Question 9

does psoriasis go away?

Accepted Answer

YES, remission: Remission of psoriasis is possible but usually depends upon the severity : so the more severe cases may be less likely to resolve completely but may improve over time.  It is best to see a dermatologist and follow their treatment plan.

Question 10

can psoriasis be spread?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is not contagious but new spots can develop on presently normal skin. A number of factors can be triggers including stress, strep infection, or wheat allergy. More extensive cases can be treated with ultraviolet light, internal medications or biologics.

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