Psoriasis is a challenging disorder but if you are willing to investigate
the different therapies and search out a qualified doctor, you _can_ get it
under control. Most likely you will have to investigate and alternate
between therapies, with an eye to finding those that are effective and that
have minimal side effects.

I suggest you start by checking the National Psoriasis Foundation’s website:

for a discussion of all of the accepted, clinically-proven therapies.

I do not know where you live so cannnot recommend a dermatologist, but I am
very pleased with the dermatologists associated with these medical schools:
Harvard, UCSF, and Stanford.

- James Gaston

Hi!

I am so thankful to have found this site and looking forward to learning
from all of you!

My 7 year old daughter has been diagnosed with pustular psoriasis -
affecting just one foot. She regularly breaks out with liquid-filled
bubbles that itch like the dickens! Then they rupture and crust over and
dry out, leaving the foot scaley.

The 2 MD’s we have visited are telling me she needs to be on steroids (NO!)
and have given me a prescription for a topical liquid called Drysol that
burns terribly when applied. I am told there is nothing preventative that
can be done unless I am willing to put her on steroids indefinitely…

I have not been successful in finding anything that can help her - nor do I
understand this disease and what causes it. We routinely use more holistic
treatments, but I am at a loss here in finding information on this. Any
help would be greatly appreciated!

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