Infant psoriasis

What is infant psoriasis

Psoriasis is a genetic, non-contagious disease characterized by the appearance of redness, scales and itching. Parents suffering from psoriasis sometimes worry about transmitting and developing psoriasis in their child. When one of the two parents is affected, the risk that their child will present this disease is between 10% and 20%.

In the vast majority of cases, psoriasis appears in adolescence or adulthood, but in some cases it appears at a very young age. We then talk about infant psoriasis.

What are the symptoms of infant psoriasis? How to relieve it? We will see that the treatment of psoriasis in infants mainly involves the application of emollient creams such as Rich Restructuring Cream.

Diagnosis of psoriasis in infants and young children

You should know that psoriasis represents approximately 5% of skin conditions among the youngest. Since psoriasis is a genetic disease, this infant skin condition generally appears in the children of people who have psoriasis themselves. Furthermore, thepsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease which comes from a immune system dysfunction.

However, an early diagnosis of psoriasis does not mean that the child will suffer from it for life.

Only 2% of adults with psoriasis had their first symptoms before the age of 2. It is therefore possible that a first attack of psoriasis remains isolated and never repeats throughout life.

What are the triggers for psoriasis in infants?

As mentioned previously, psoriasis is caused by a genetic predisposition. However, psoriasis is of multifactorial origin. This means that although psoriasis is a genetic disease, its occurrence depends on several factors.

Psychological state: the role of stress and anxiety on psoriasis

Among the triggers of the disease, we find the role of the psychological state. Fatigue and stress can cause psoriasis flare-ups. Likewise, an emotional shock or an accident can be triggering factors.

Thus, stress, anxiety or emotional shock play a particularly important role in the context of infant psoriasis.

General health and the role of medications

It sometimes happens that a psoriasis outbreak is linked to poor general health. In the case of infant psoriasis, it is not uncommon for a psoriasis flare-up to occur. following an infection. This case is common in children.

Angina and streptococcal infections can be the trigger: they cause an immune reaction which triggers the appearance of first psoriasis lesions. In rarer cases in children, psoriasis flare-ups can also be linked to a dysfunction of digestive functions.

Furthermore, certain medications and treatments prescribed following the outbreak of another illness can also be the cause of an outbreak of psoriasis. This is the case, for example, of treatments prescribed to treat or prevent malaria or treat hepatitis C.

The role of skin irritations

Any epidermal irritation can trigger a psoriasis flare-up in people who suffer from it, regardless of age:

wounds, bites, scratching, skin lesions, repeated rubbing and irritated scars (known as “Koebner phenomenon”)
sunburn, thermal or chemical burns;
dry cold and pollution which attack the skin;
dermatological infections.

How does psoriasis manifest in infants and young children?

In the majority of cases of psoriasis, the infant presents with plaque psoriasis. We then note the appearance of inflammatory red plaques, well defined and thick, covered with scales.

Just like in adults, psoriasis in young children generally affects the scalp. But it can also affect the elbows, knees or lower back. However, it is not uncommon for lesions of psoriasis in infants occurs on the face. Facial psoriasis represents 40% of cases in infants, compared to 5% to 6% in adults.

Diaper psoriasis

Finally, it happens thatpsoriasis in infants is located under the diapers. We then speak of diaper psoriasis. It appears from the age of 3 months. Diaper psoriasis manifests itself as dark red tablecloth, a little shiny, which includes the genitals, the groin, the buttocks (folds) and the intergluteus.

Diaper psoriasis is the result of irritation of the skin caused by urine and stools. It causes psoriatic healing. We are talking about Koebner phenomenon.

According to studies, between 5 and 25% of infants with diaper psoriasis will develop other forms of psoriasis later in life.

How to treat psoriasis in infants and young children?

In infants, treatment for this skin disease is based on local topical care. The use of natural care is becoming an important concern for young parents today.

LM Natura offers effective natural treatments against psoriasis. In cases of psoriasis in children, the use of Rich Restructuring Cream helps eliminate redness, scales and itching.

Other treatments can relieve psoriasis, such as corticosteroid treatments. Cortisone acts as an anti-inflammatory. It is in fact prescribed against this chronic disease (psoriasis) to calm severe pain and inflammation. When using Rich Restructuring Cream, the doses applied must be reduced very gradually throughout the treatment period.

We also advise you to consult a dermatologist for other necessary information.

Our advice for choosing the right cream against psoriasis.

A good psoriasis cream must have several qualities. On the one hand, a high fat content to promote rich hydration. On the other hand, anti-inflammatory active ingredients to soothe itching.

Let's talk here about the Rich Restructuring Cream Pso Natura. It has a high content of essential fatty acids. This is linked to the high percentage of Carapa procera oil, on the one hand. On the other hand, essential fatty acids are present in the karité. La Crème Riche deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin of infants and adults. It helps in the regeneration of the epidermis (remission period). It leaves the skin satiny and non-sticky.