Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic disease, characterized by squamous and thickening of the skin, generally occurs in the limbs and trunk or scalp. Children over 10 years of General susceptibility to the disease. Rashes do not usually itch, but it is not, the child may have on the appearance of the skin is very troubling. Severity of psoriasis with volatility, when during his illness or emotional stress, such as face examination, be serious.
　
Causing psoriasis is not yet clear, but with a family history, so may be genetic. Sometimes the disease in patients with acute infection, such as tonsillitis or otitis media after onset.
　
Symptoms of psoriasis are:
　
1, flaky skin covered with silvery scales, mainly located in the Ministry of the elbows, knees and scalp.
　
2 fine, large, red, slightly scaly skin, located in the trunk and face.
　
3, nail down, variable thickness.
　
Sick part 4, if you have skin cracked, there will be pain and discomfort.
　
If a child\'s condition is not serious, you can keep skin moist method such as softening agent used, prevent the occurrence of extensive psoriasis. And should pay attention to Sun. If serious skin rashes, large area or feeling unwell, please bring the child to hospital. For the small size of psoriasis, such as occurred in the head, knee or elbow psoriasis, dermatologists can drive some ointment containing coal tar, salicylic acid, or steroids. If is very large, dermatologists can drive contains dihydroxy Anthraquinone phenol ointment. Can also use a water bath containing coal tar, or moderate UV exposure.
　
Hard to cure psoriasis, and are vulnerable to relapse. But if treated in time, seizures can be controlled at a time.