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Psoriasis. Modes of presentations among children in southern Iraq

Khalil I Al-Hamdi1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Basra Medical College, Basra, Iraq. khalil_hamdi2003@yahoo.com

Saudi Medical Journal
|June 4, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Psoriasis in children in southern Iraq commonly presents on the scalp, as guttate lesions, or in flexural areas. Early consideration of atypical psoriasis is crucial for effective treatment in pediatric dermatology.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Clinical Study
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with varied presentations.
  • Understanding pediatric psoriasis epidemiology is essential for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical presentation of psoriasis in children in southern Iraq.
  • To identify common and atypical forms of pediatric psoriasis.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional clinical study conducted at Basra Teaching Hospital, Iraq.
  • 104 children diagnosed with psoriasis were enrolled between April 2004 and June 2007.
  • Data collected on age, sex, and clinical presentation of psoriasis.

Main Results:

  • Scalp psoriasis (20.2%), guttate psoriasis (17.3%), and flexural psoriasis (14.4%) were the most frequent presentations.
  • Atypical forms of psoriasis were also observed.
  • Several aggravating factors were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Psoriasis should be suspected in children with chronic, treatment-resistant skin lesions.
  • Particular attention should be given to atypical presentations.
  • Early diagnosis and consideration of psoriasis are vital in pediatric dermatology.
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