{"id":7417,"date":"2022-09-02T06:25:39","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T06:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdr.foobrdigital.com\/?p=7417"},"modified":"2022-09-02T06:25:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T06:25:39","slug":"psoriasis-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mudassirbackup.infinitycodestudio.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/02\/psoriasis-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Psoriasis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mdr.foobrdigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-22-1024x883.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7418\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has\u00a0psoriasis, there&#8217;s a lot you can do to help them learn how to manage symptoms and keep the\u00a0skin\u00a0condition from chipping away at their self-confidence. With the right approach, your support can show them the way to live and thrive with the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"091e9c5e818f2a6d-1-2\">Help Your Child Accept It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after the doctor explains what\u00a0psoriasis\u00a0is all about, some kids still hope that if they pretend it&#8217;s not real, it&#8217;ll magically go away. And if your child isn&#8217;t on board with treatment, you&#8217;ll get a lot of resistance and eye rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help your youngster understand the condition &#8212; and boost their sense of control &#8212; you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Give them books or links to websites about\u00a0psoriasis\u00a0(preferably written by or about kids who have it) and talk about it afterward.<\/li><li>Explain that it&#8217;s not their fault. Let them know of any family members who might have it.<\/li><li>Encourage them to ask questions during doctor&#8217;s appointments<\/li><li>Make them responsible for treatment from a young age. Even first-graders can put on moisturizers, and older kids can take full control.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"091e9c5e818f2a6d-1-3\">Do Some Role-Playing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids with psoriasis worry about how to explain it. What if someone in the school locker room makes a comment? To help out, talk through some possible responses together. Some points to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Psoriasis is common.<\/li><li>It&#8217;s not contagious, so no one can catch it.<\/li><li>It has nothing to do with how clean a person is or how often they shower.<\/li><li>There&#8217;s no cure yet, but experts get closer every year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your kid will feel more confident if they&#8217;re ready with answers to uncomfortable questions. Some children actually come to like questions about psoriasis. They enjoy the chance to take control and educate their classmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"091e9c5e818f2a6d-1-4\">Talk to School Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make connections with people at your child&#8217;s school at the start of each year. It&#8217;s a good way to head off problems. Try to get confirmation from the staff about these issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>There&#8217;s a specific person (preferably the teacher) who your child can turn to for help.<\/li><li>Staff will watch for problems in the classroom or conflict with other students, like teasing or\u00a0bullying.<\/li><li>The gym teacher won&#8217;t be surprised if your kid doesn&#8217;t want to wear shorts or can&#8217;t take part in some activities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you set up a good working relationship with school officials early on, you&#8217;ll be able to act fast &#8212; and work as a team &#8212; if any problems crop up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"091e9c5e818f2a6d-2-5\">Build Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes children with psoriasis feel like they&#8217;re the only ones who have this problem. So help your youngster connect with other kids who also have the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for groups or message boards online, or ask your child&#8217;s doctor about face-to-face support groups. You can also check out summer camps for kids with skin conditions. They&#8217;re all great ways to get support, learn practical tips, and build confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that goes for you, too. A chat with other parents who have kids with psoriasis can give you new insights and strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"091e9c5e818f2a6d-2-6\">Consider Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids with psoriasis or other chronic health problems have a higher chance of getting low self-esteem and\u00a0depression. Schedule an appointment with a therapist, such as a child\u00a0psychologist\u00a0or social worker, if you see that your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Is irritable and angry<\/li><li>Spends less time with friends<\/li><li>Has changes in sleeping or eating habits<\/li><li>Has problems in school<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But\u00a0therapy\u00a0can be a big help to\u00a0<em>any<\/em>\u00a0kid with psoriasis, even right after the diagnosis. Therapists can offer kids with long-term diseases practical ways to deal with daily life and issues with friends and classmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"091e9c5e818f2a6d-2-7\">Reassure Your Child About the Road Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the hardest things about psoriasis is how unpredictable it is, and that it is a lifelong, chronic disease. Flares may happen for no reason. Treatments that worked well in the past may stop working. And children&#8217;s perspectives change, too. A kid who seemed completely fine with symptoms in the past could become painfully self-conscious once middle school starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life with a long-term skin disease has ups and downs. So reassure your child &#8212; and yourself &#8212; that while there may be some tough days, they&#8217;ll get better. It&#8217;s not an easy lesson, but you&#8217;re helping them build a sense of resilience, and they&#8217;ll benefit from that for the rest of their life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your child has\u00a0psoriasis, there&#8217;s a lot you can do to help them learn how to manage symptoms and keep the\u00a0skin\u00a0condition from chipping away at their self-confidence. With the right approach, your support can show them the way to live and thrive with the disease. 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