Psoriasis in childhood

Authors

  • Amanda Hertz Setor de Dermatopediatria. Instituto de Dermatologia Professor Rubem David Azulay. Santa Casa da Misericórdia. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/rhupe.2014.12250

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-inflammatory with a prevalence of 1-2% in pediatric population.1 The presence of skin lesions can mean a factor of difficulty in school co-existence and social activities, impacting on quality of life can be significant. In this review on childhood psoriasis, epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic aspects associated comorbidities are revised.

Published

2014-08-05