Youth For kids Have you been told you have psoriasis? This section of the National Psoriasis Foundation Web site can help you learn more about psoriasis. Just as you have a certain eye color or hair color, your skin may be different from your friend's next door. You may have questions about what this means. You may wonder why you need to see a doctor more than some other people, or why you need to put on certain kinds of lotions.

Get the facts Start by learning about how your skin works, and how psoriasis affects your skin. Facts about your skin and psoriasis Publications for youth and parents

Do you have questions? We've got answers, and we can help you answer other people's questions, too! Helping others understand: What to say when your friends or strangers ask about your skin Want to know? Send us your questions about psoriasis