How to treat psoriasis in children

The treatment of psoriasis in children requires a comprehensive approach that considers the child's age, severity of the condition, and the parents' level of cooperation, to formulate an individualized treatment plan. In addition, parental companionship and care are also important factors in the child's recovery. 1. **Medication Therapy**: Oral or intravenous antibiotics such as penicillin or cephalosporins may be used to relieve symptoms. Topical treatments such as corticosteroid ointments and vitamin D analogs may be applied externally to control the condition and alleviate scaling and itching. 2. **Physical Therapy**: Black light therapy (PUVA) or narrowband UVB phototherapy can promote recovery of the skin epidermis and reduce symptoms. Bathing therapy, involving soaking in water, may soothe the skin. 3. **Chinese Herbal Bath Therapy**: Herbal ingredients such as Cortex Dictamni, Zanthoxylum bungeanum, and Fructus Mume may be used in medicinal baths to support treatment. 4. **Lifestyle Adjustments**: Patients with psoriasis should avoid consuming spicy or allergenic foods, and refrain from eating irritating foods. They should consume more foods rich in vitamins. Bathing frequency should be kept appropriate, with water temperature not too high. Patients should avoid high-temperature environments to prevent worsening of symptoms.