Hi All!

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about psoriasis - particularly in babies?

My GP has been treating Hannah's skin condition as eczema, but it hasn't been responding as well to the cortisone as should be expected, and I went to see him yesterday because I was concerned about using it for more than a couple of weeks on her skin. Hannah has also been on antibiotics for it - due to some of the patches looking very red and angry, with the potential to become infected.

The GP now thinks we may be dealing with psoriasis - which is apparently rare in young babies, but not unheard of. The patches of redness are only on her tummy and back and seem to be very definate patches - with the rest of her skin looking normal and healthy. They are also kinda scaly/scabby looking.

Poor Kid. Must itch like anything.

I have a referral to a paediatric dermatologist, and managed to talk my way into an appointment in Bris next Wed (the 12th - otherwise they're all booked up until February!!!)

Just wondering if anyone has seen this before? Neither Tim nor I have eczema or psoriasis (and both are thought to be genetic).