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Being a child or a teen with psoriasis is not easy.
(And it's not easy for the parents, either.) We're here to help. Below are some resources to get you started. Let us know what else you would like to see here.
Back to School Fact Sheet for Schools
This is an informative fact sheet designed for a child's teacher, coach, school nurse, and anyone else who cares for that child during the day. It will give them the facts about psoriasis, how it can affect children, and how that educator can help alleviate the challenges psoriasis poses for kids. The sheet was designed with input by parents, teachers, people who had psoriasis as children and a dermatologist with extensive experience treating psoriasis. Print it out and put it in the hands of educators.
Podcast Interview with Leading Pediatric Dermatologist
Our interview with Amy Paller, MD, of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, discusses treatment strategies for psoriasis in children, what to tell a child’s teacher about the disease, and how to address the emotional impact of psoriasis that can significantly impair a child’s quality of life. Listen to it now, or download it for later. You will not want to miss this informative and inspiring interview.
2008 Short Sleeve Days 'Virtual' Event for Children's Programs
Psoriasis Cure Now’s 2008 Short Sleeve Days, on September 12th-14th, will this year include a national, "virtual" event to support programs advocating for children with psoriasis. Register today for Short Sleeve Days--a wonderful chance to educate the public about psoriasis while helping young people with this disease. Visit www.ShortSleeveDays.org to learn more.
Read about Holly and Grace, two sisters with psoriasis
Holly just turned 12, and Grace just turned 8, but they've already had psoriasis for many years. Read what they have to say about living with psoriasis. It may surprise you! But it won't surprise you to see how two close sisters can feel very differently about life with psoriasis.
For web savvy teens (and adults), we offer other platforms:
Psoriasis Cure Now Myspace Page
If you are a MySpace user, please invite us to be your friend!
Psoriasis Cure Now Facebook Page
Please become a "fan" of our page and help spread the word about us to your Facebook network!
Psoriasis Cure Now Twitter Feed
Like to "twit"--or is it "tweet"?! Check us out here.
Earn money for Psoriasis Cure Now programs every time you shop online for your family
Simply click on the picture to get started. All the top stores are there -- more than 500 in all! Remember to stop at that page to find your store each time you shop online. It's that easy!
Additional Resources
Camp Discovery: For young people with a serious skin condition, Camp Discovery offers a summer camping experience unlike any they’ve had before. Sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology.
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