Scared parents of a 7 years old with psoriasis

[jiml]

Hello all,
Thank you so much for the replies and sincere welcome.
Would have responded sooner if we were not battling cold and ear infection here. And we also have a seven month old baby, so it has been rough. 
My son has plaque psoriasis. It does not cover large part of his skin, only small spots on his elbows, and bottom of feet under the big toes. But the skin looks so dry and cracked in several places. I also notice some of his nails has pitting. What is the definition of nail psoriasis by the way? Is nail pitting considered nail psoriasis? 
After a discussion with my mom, we agree that my Dad had psoriasis, and one of his sister too had it.  They never did formally diagnosed. Though theirs did not start until much later in life. We know they did not have psoriatic arthritis though. So I am holding on to the hope that my son wont develop it either. My heart aches to think that he might  have to live with such pain this early in life and for the rest if his life too. He is one active and energetic little boy and I can not bear to think that the arthritis might prevent him to do the things that he loves to do. 
We will be seeing a pediatric dermatologist next week. Meanwhile we are giving the anti inflammatory diet a try. And removing some food from his diet, gluten and night shade vegetables.  He has always been eating healthy though, so it is not a big change. He always prefers his veggies and fruit, but he does like bread and butter and sweets. We are also giving him tart cherry juice, which he loves. And also add turmeric to some of my cooking. 
Has anybody ever tried tart cherry, turmeric or omega 3? And did you notice any benefit at all?

Hi and welcome back, yes change in diet may well help him, I wouldn't worry to much about arthritis, as it's not something you can influence, so I would deal with it when and if it ever happens,
I have striated and pitted nails and they have been that way since I developed psoriasis at age 17 , and have never spread to my joints

I wish you good luck with the paediatric dermatologist next week, I hope it will give you more hope for the future....remember not everyone develops moderate to severe psoriasis, for some it stays mild for the bulk of their lives and can be successfully treated with topicals as and when it pops up

I haven't tried turmeric, but read good things about it
Haven't tried tart cherry juice ....((( shudder))))
Good luck Jim