Pediatric Psoriasis: From New Insights into Pathogenesis to Updates on Treatment.

ABSTRACT: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory systemic disease primarily affecting the skin, but which often involves considerable comorbidities as well. One-third of psoriasis cases start during childhood. In pediatric psoriasis, an association with several medical comorbidities is also indicated. Furthermore, because of its chronic nature and frequent relapses, psoriatic patients tend to require long-term treatment and experience negative impacts on their quality of life. Considering the different clinical characteristics of pediatric psoriasis, it has recently been presented that the pathogenesis of pediatric psoriasis is distinct from adult psoriasis. Treatment for pediatric psoriasis usually involves the same methods as for adults. However, most treatments in pediatric psoriasis are used off-la

SUBMITTER: Kim HO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8393839 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature