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Is this psoriasis?

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Blort · 26/04/2023 19:10

Hard scaly patch on my daughter's hip. Not wet (although it looks like it in this pic). Only a small patch, bit smaller than a ten pence. She's prone to a bit of eczema which clears up with moisturiser.

Wondering whether to treat at home with moisturiser, ask pharmacist or make GP appointment.

Is this psoriasis?
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Skybluepinky · 26/04/2023 20:28

Go see yr gp.

NotCopingWell1 · 26/04/2023 20:33

I'd go to a pharmacist first.

OrchidFlakes · 26/04/2023 20:35

The bio isn’t a common starting place for psoriasis but that downs ran it isn’t. I’d start with the pharmacist.

RandomMess · 26/04/2023 20:55

Dermatologist told me it was very rare for young DC to develop psoriasis lesions. DDs looked exactly like DHs as a toddler - thick scaly patch Sad

I wonder if that is more of a fungal thing, looks like strep A patch tbh.

Blort · 26/04/2023 21:09

RandomMess · 26/04/2023 20:55

Dermatologist told me it was very rare for young DC to develop psoriasis lesions. DDs looked exactly like DHs as a toddler - thick scaly patch Sad

I wonder if that is more of a fungal thing, looks like strep A patch tbh.

Did wonder about Step A as her brother was treated for bacterial tonsillitis a month ago. Dd was fine, no sign of sore throat but still.

I'll try pharmacist as a first step thanks everyone

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