On October 27, 2017, on the occasion of the second China psoriasis Congress, under the leadership of Professor Shi Yuling, director of Dermatology, the Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, and the mutual aid network of psoriasis patients, a free clinic for children with psoriasis was successfully held. The theme of the free clinic was "caring for the physical and mental health of children with psoriasis". 16 children from all over the country received free consultation services and had face-to-face exchanges with well-known domestic experts. The experts who came to the scene of this free clinic have rich experience in the treatment of children's psoriasis. They are Professor Lu Chuanjian of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of traditional Chinese medicine, Professor Liu Qiao of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of traditional Chinese medicine, Professor Wang Hongmei of Tianjin Affiliated Hospital of traditional Chinese medicine, Professor Lv Chengzhi of Dalian skin disease hospital, and director of psoriasis diagnosis and treatment center of Shanghai skin disease hospital Professor Ding Yangfeng and Professor Shi Yuling of the Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University.

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        At the scene of the free clinic, the experts patiently listened to the children and their parents' description of the medical history, and carefully carried out physical examination and dermatological examination for the children. Through detailed medical history collection, physical examination and combined with TCM observation, hearing, questioning and incising, the patient's condition was given one-to-one individualized guidance. The parents' questions about the daily care, preventive treatment and prognosis of children's psoriasis were carefully answered, and the practical problems such as psoriasis health knowledge, disease prevention, diet structure and rational drug use were taught.

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        Children are a special group of people who suffer from the disease at a young age, which makes them suffer more serious physical and mental pain than ordinary people. The youngest was 4 years old and the oldest was 15 years old. The types of disease include psoriasis vulgaris, pustular psoriasis and arthrosis. At the scene of the activity, we also saw a child sitting in a wheelchair. Therefore, psoriasis seriously affects the health of children. At the same time, children's mental development is not perfect, more psychotherapy is also particularly important. Experts pointed out that children with psoriasis should pay attention to the following points, including the formation of correct diet and living habits, treatment of drugs and emollients outside the main, parents need to closely monitor the condition of children, adhere to long-term regular hospital follow-up and detailed record of medication history.

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        The "caring for the physical and mental health of children with psoriasis" children's psoriasis free clinic activity was fully affirmed by the children and their families, and they expressed their heartfelt thanks to the experts for their patiently answering questions. Experts also said that the disease prevention and control knowledge was popularized to more families through the children's psoriasis free clinic activity, which is conducive to the healthy growth of children with psoriasis.