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Sat-21-11-2015, 13:30 PM
Hello Victoria 
to Psoriasis Club.
Poor lad it was bad enough for me getting it at 25, but to get it so young must be hitting him hard. There are some who have had it since a young age and although they struggled then it has made it easier for them as they get older. Not much comfort to someone at 12 years of age, but what I'm trying to say is as he approaches his adult years and starts to do things like teenagers do he may find it a little easier than a person that gets it at say 18.
Is he seeing a dermatologist or just being seen by your GP? If he is not seeing a dermatologist you should tell your GP to refer you to one as they are better suited to help him.
Diet: I'm not an advocate of it myself, but we do have some things that may interest you here: Natural Treatments For Psoriasis But I would say let the lad enjoy his food.
At least you accepted there is no cure and that will help. But there are a lot of things that can help, and I would say if he can get it out there. Start telling his friends and family, mention it to his school teachers, but don't get a complex about it. It's not going to be easy for him but the more he shares and gets people on his side now the easier it will be for him later on.
Victoria none of us here are professionals, but we know more about living with psoriasis than anyone in a white coat does. So just dive on in, you will find us a friendly bunch and tell your son we will save him a seat here for when he feels confident enough to join us.
Regards to you both.
Fred.
to Psoriasis Club.Poor lad it was bad enough for me getting it at 25, but to get it so young must be hitting him hard. There are some who have had it since a young age and although they struggled then it has made it easier for them as they get older. Not much comfort to someone at 12 years of age, but what I'm trying to say is as he approaches his adult years and starts to do things like teenagers do he may find it a little easier than a person that gets it at say 18.
Is he seeing a dermatologist or just being seen by your GP? If he is not seeing a dermatologist you should tell your GP to refer you to one as they are better suited to help him.
Diet: I'm not an advocate of it myself, but we do have some things that may interest you here: Natural Treatments For Psoriasis But I would say let the lad enjoy his food.
At least you accepted there is no cure and that will help. But there are a lot of things that can help, and I would say if he can get it out there. Start telling his friends and family, mention it to his school teachers, but don't get a complex about it. It's not going to be easy for him but the more he shares and gets people on his side now the easier it will be for him later on.
Victoria none of us here are professionals, but we know more about living with psoriasis than anyone in a white coat does. So just dive on in, you will find us a friendly bunch and tell your son we will save him a seat here for when he feels confident enough to join us.
Regards to you both.
Fred.
