Nail Psoriasis

if your son does have psoriasis of the nails, there probably isn't much the dermatologist can do for him. i was diagnosed with it at age 11 and still have it. the good news is that it really hasn't had much of an impact on my life (aside from being self-conscious as a pre-teen). it's unsightly, but most people don't notice anyway.
sometimes my nails do get a bit thick or spooned, and when this happens, they get sore, but a podiatrist or nail tech can smooth them down, which makes them feel and look better.
you will want to see the doctor to rule out fungus and who knows, maybe there are some new treatments that can clear it up. i haven't seen the derm about it in fifteen years. you will also want to watch his skin to make sure it doesn't develop there. i'm sort of an anomoly, not having it on my skin, but i do get patches occasionally when i'm really stressed out. it's usually easy for me to clear them up, but they're so uncomfortable. there are a few books out there about diet and psoriasis that you might want to look at, also.
but really, i can't stress enough how minor a problem this has been for me. try not to worry too much about it.
best of luck to you both.

I'm sure the Dr will have some solutions. In the mean time, psoriasis can be another form of candidas. ( much like rosasia or even jock itch)

I would recommend getting him on a complete nutrition and
friendly bacteria program. The company I work with has a product for children that contains the acedophelus his body might be requiring. Let me know if you want more information.

A skin dr. takes care of this problem and should take only a couple of weeks at most for an appointment.

I have to agree with Debbie. What kind of diet does he have? High sugar intake (besides it being Halloween), processed foods, pop, junk foods, fried foods, etc? I would also suggest a good supplement and some probiotics. I use organically based products that may help with the hands as far as a lotion. You can't use products with mineral oil in them or other harsh chemicals as this will aggravate the condition. But diet is key and getting supplementation and balancing out the body with probiotics would be a great start to long term health. I would be happy to assist you in any way. Just email me and we can chat!

K.
Wellness Consultant

I am a nail tech for 18 years but rarely see nail psoriasis. If your son bit his nails enough, he mayve damage the bed and they will grow wavey and uneven. If that is the case, it may grow normally after a few years, depending on the damage. Or the nails may always be like that. Its hard to tell without looking at them, but taking him to the dr is a good idea. Just for your peace of mind.