This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Pediatric Psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-related, inflammatory skin condition that affects ~1% of children globally. It is characterized by thickened, scaly plaques. It was created by Meghna Varambally (MD Student 2027, Western University) with the help of Dr. Loretta Fiorillo (Pediatric Dermatologist, University of Alberta).

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References

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2. Branisteanu, D. E., Georgescu, S., Serban, I. L., Pinzariu, A. C., Boda, D., Maranduca, M. A., Glod, M., Branisteanu, C. I., Bilibau, R., Dimitriu, A., Nicolescu, A. C., & Branisteanu, D. C. (2021). Management of psoriasis in children (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 22(6), 1429. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.10864

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4. Kang, B. Y., O’Haver, J., & Andrews, I. D. (2021). Pediatric Psoriasis Comorbidities: Screening Recommendations for the Primary Care Provider. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 35(3), 337–350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2020.12.006

5. Katakam, B. K., Munisamy, M., Rao, T. N., Chiramel, M. J., Panda, M., Gupta, S., PSS, R., & Seetharam, K. A. (2021). Recommendations for Management of Childhood Psoriasis. Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 12(Suppl 1), S71–S85. https://doi.org/10.4103/idoj.IDOJ_965_20

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7. Pinson, R., Sotoodian, B., & Fiorillo, L. (2016). Psoriasis in children. Psoriasis (Auckland, N.Z.), 6, 121–129. https://doi.org/10.2147/PTT.S87650