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[jiml]

Just wanted to say hello.  I have just joined the site, looking for help, support and understanding from others in my mission to help my 12 year old son who has what was diagnosed as guttate psoriasis in February 2015 (had it from September 2014 but took GP 6 months to diagnose it - don't get me started!) but has spread over at least 50% of his body since then.  I keep him cheerful and optimistic but on my own I despair sometimes.  He seems so young to be plagued with this and I worry about how it will affect his self esteem as he goes through teenage years.  I won't go into all the different things I have tried, but I am still looking at how diet might help him.  I know there is no cure but just want to do all I can to understand psoriasis and keep aware of what works for others that we might try.

Thanks.

Hi Victoria and   to the site, you will find a lot of support here, as we are a growing group of sufferers who have been through most of the treatments, and can understand your concerns
You will find a lot of useful advice here on diet that may help, but if you haven't already seen a dermatologist I suggest that you get your son referred to one as soon as possible.

If ever there was a good time to have psoriasis I think now is it, there are lots of treatments available to your dermatologist now and lots more in the pipeline.

My psoriasis started when I was beginning to take an interest in girls .... And wow how that dented my self esteem, knowing what I do now I would insist on seeing a dermatologist and arm myself with the latest information.
We don't have all the answers here but we willingly share what we do know
I'm glad you found us and hope you get some good advice.
I shall go and look for a few links to places for you to start looking
Jim