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Fast Fact

Psoriasis is often not even considered in children because the average age of onset is 28 years.
Roughly 80 million people suffer from psoriasis.
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, between 150,000 and 260,000 new cases are identified each year in the United States.
5% to 10% of people with psoriasis also experience the swollen hands and feet of psoriatic arthritis.
Each year, about 400 people in the United States die from complications of psoriasis.
In the United States, between $1.6 billion and $3.2 billion is spent on psoriasis every year.
For children whose psoriasis is triggered by throat infections, or made worse following strep or impetigo, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy may be an option.
People who bathe in the salt water of the Dead Sea in natural sunlight have been noted to have dramatic improvement of their psoriasis.

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Allergy Care Guide	A step-by-step guide to your biggest allergy questions, including testing and screening, treatment and management, allergens and irritants, plus personal stories.
Asthma Care Guide	Learn the triggers, diagnosis and treatment, plus share the handy how-to guides for using an inhaler, nebulizer and more.
Brain Food	What's on your child's plate today? The Brain Food series breaks down pediatric nutrition into concepts that will help you improve your family's food choices.
Diabetes Care Guide	Your essential tool for understanding and managing diabetes, including glucose monitoring, the importance of exercise and management of meal plans.
DrGreene's Organic Prescription	Discover Dr. Alan Greene's own top organic food choices for the health of your family and of the planet.
Eating for Two	Your guide to mothers' nutrition during your pregnancy.
Fathers for Organics	Read Dr. Greene's own story as a father with the goal of raising his family with organic, healthy food choices.
Revolution in Ear Infection Treatment	The latest research on ear infections including guidelines for when your child may or may not need antibiotics.
Soy Wars	What is the role of soy in your family's diet?

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Tips for Treating Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Rashes

Most of the treatments for poison ivy, oak and sumac are aimed at reducing the itching, until the self-limited rash runs its course, which takes about two weeks. Click here for Dr. Greene’s tips on treating these allergic reactions.

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