Management of Paediatric Psoriasis by Paediatricians: A Questionnaire-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Paediatric plaque psoriasis (PedPso) in children and adolescents is often diagnosed and treated for the first time by paediatricians. An early onset of psoriasis is associated with a genetic family burden, higher severity of disease and increased risk of comorbidities, sometimes starting in childhood. However, little information is available on prevalence data and the clinical management of PedPso by paediatricians.

Methods

A total of 191 questionnaires were sent out to paediatricians regarding their management of PedPso, with a focus on prevalence, diagnosis, initiation of therapies, screening for comorbidities and collaboration with dermatologists. Of these, 95 (49.7%) were returned and evaluated anonymously.

Results

Only about one-half of the respondin

SUBMITTER: Pinter A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7367944 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature