Problems Children Have With
Psoriasis
@ There is nothing worse than waking up one day and realizing your skin is different from other people// The kind of difference that has nothing to do with color but the kind that has to do with texture// Other people have smooth, soft skin while you have red, patchy, flaky skin and it- s embarrassing// Now imagine this through the eyes of a child, noticing these differences can not only be embarrassing, but scary too//
@@ Children $ have a much harder time dealing with the reality of a disorder and what can be a life changing disease like psoriasis//
@ They rely on their parents to help them get better and free them from the pain and suffering// They need, first and foremost, reassurance that they are going to be okay and that these flare ups will happen from time to time//
@ Children $ can be fearful of flare ups and experience anxiety by just the thought of skin patches showing up again// Children $ can act out emotionally// One child may be fearful while another child is angry and still another child may be sad// No one can predict how a child will react with their diagnosis, so it is important to offer them love and support//
@@ Children $ are affected much more by their body image and how they are viewed by other Children $ than adults//
They rely on being accepted and fitting in and fear the thought of being rejected//
@ There are some important things to make sure a child understands in order to help them deal with their disorder// First, let them know it is not contagious// Second, let them know that they are not alone and that there are many other kids who suffer the same// It may help to get them involved in a children- s support group, if you can find one in your area//
@ Answering questions and educating your child will help keep their fears at bay// Once they learn about the disorder, they can figure out their triggers and prevent future outbreaks// Empowering a child to take charge of their disorder will help them out in the long run//
