Yes, kids CAN get psoriasis, and here's what we can do about it

Pediatric Psoriasis is on the rise. The incidence has more than doubled between 1970 and 2000! However, there are many treatment options for children-- from topical steroidal and non-sterioidal creams to shots and some pills (for adults).

Dr. Swanson answers...
00:01 What is Psoriasis?
00:12 Can kids get psoriasis?
00:20 Is it common for kids to have psoriasis?
00:47 Is there anything that makes kids more susceptible to it?
01:02 How can we treat pediatric psoriasis?
01:46 What if we don't treat it?
02:56 What triggers psoriasis?
03:46 Is it curable? Will kids outgrow psoriasis?
04:20 Is it misdiagnosed as something else?
04:43 What age do kids get psoriasis?
04:59 What is the best thing to do for pediatric psoriasis?
05:16 What common home remedies are there?
05:47 Psoriasis and the sun
06:40 How important is early intervention?

About Dr. Swanson:

Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson MD, FAAD is dual board certified in dermatology AND pediatric dermatology. She moved to Idaho in 2020 to become the first and only pediatric dermatologist in the state of Idaho!

While she is adept at treating patients of all ages, Dr Swanson’s passion is pediatric dermatology. She is happiest when her clinic is full of babies, toddlers, little kids and teenagers.

After medical school at Tulane University, Dr Swanson did her dermatology residency at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, followed by a pediatric dermatology fellowship at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Dr Swanson is an active lecturer at national conferences discussing pediatric dermatology with clinical audiences across the country. Prior to moving to Idaho, she practiced in Colorado for 10 years and was selected as a “Top Doc” by 5280 magazine every year from 2012-2020. She is also very active in health care advocacy and is currently president of the Boise Valley Derm Society and sits on the board of the Idaho Medical Association.