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Childhood psoriasis.

Maureen Rogers1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia. MaureenR@chw.edu.au

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|July 20, 2002
PubMed
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Psoriasis often begins before age 15, impacting children significantly. Treatment must consider age due to varied clinical presentations and rare severe forms in this group.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Immunology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Psoriasis is a notable childhood disorder, with one-third of cases starting by age 15.
  • Genetic factors, including human leukocyte antigen (HLA) associations, play a role in psoriasis predisposition.
  • Streptococcal infections are recognized triggers for psoriasis onset and worsening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight psoriasis as a significant pediatric dermatological condition.
  • To describe the clinical spectrum of psoriasis in children.
  • To emphasize age-specific considerations for psoriasis management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations and epidemiological data of pediatric psoriasis.
  • Analysis of known genetic predispositions (HLA associations).

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  • Consideration of precipitating factors like streptococcal disease.

    • Main Results:

    • Guttate lesions, anogenital, and facial involvement are common in childhood psoriasis.
    • Severe forms such as pustular psoriasis and psoriatic arthropathy are rare in this age group.
    • Early onset (before 15 years) is characteristic for a substantial portion of patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Psoriasis management in children requires careful consideration of their age.
    • Clinical manifestations of psoriasis in children differ from adults, with specific common and rare presentations.
    • Understanding age-related factors is crucial for effective pediatric psoriasis treatment strategies.