For as many as 30% to 45% of adults suffering with psoriasis, their first experience with the disease began before 16 years of age. Although very rare in neonatal infants, psoriasis has been seen in children as young as one year old, albeit to a much lesser extent than in older children. Psoriasis is evenly distributed between the sexes in adults, and the same holds true for children.

Plaque psoriasis is the most common form in children, and in the exceptionally young quite a few first manifest psoriasis as a psoriatic diaper rash. Afflicting the diapering area, this manifestation differs in appearance than the contact dermatitis typical of diaper rash. Margins of the lesions are more clearly defined, folds of skin are frequently involved, and pruritus (itch) may or may not accompany the bright, reddish lesions. Conventional topical treatments for contact diaper rash typically have little effect on psoriatic diaper rash. From the onset of this condition in the infant, within a couple of weeks classical plaque lesions may develop in other areas of the body, such as face, trunk, or limbs.

In this article we'll learn more about dietary options and treatments for children and read about dietary tips from our skin dietitian.

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Skin is an Amazing Organ

If you suffer from a skin condition like psoriasis, chances are you spend a lot of time thinking about your skin. Unfortunately, you may be focusing more on pain and discomfort than on what a truly amazing organ the skin is! Did you know that skin has more than a thousand nerve endings, 650 sweat glands, and 60,000 melanocytes can be found in one square inch of skin? As the body's largest organ, the skin accounts for about 15% of total body weight and in area measures an average of 1.8 square meters.

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Tips to Help You and Your Child from the Skin Dietitian

Implementing a healthy diet to help promote natural healing of psoriatic symptoms in children is often a special challenge for parents. The goal of a healthy diet is to counter systemic inflammation rather than contribute to systemic inflammation. Basic dietary principles for natural healing of psoriasis include plant-based, gluten-free whole foods.

Learn more about a plant-based diet and tips to help you and your children get off to a healthy start.

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DermaHarmony is a Great Place to Start

Our programs promote healthy skin with nutritional supplements, cleansing and detoxification, pH balancing, mild topical treatments and dietary guidance. Radiant skin begins with a proper diet and optimized nutrition for your body!

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