The burden of childhood psoriasis.

A pilot study of the effect on quality of life of childhood psoriasis is presented. Of the children interviewed, 65% experienced stigmatization to a certain extent, 71% reported itching, and 43% complained about fatigue. Clinicians should pay attention to these items to initiate patient-tailored treatment.

Efficacy and safety of treatments for childhood psoriasis: a systematic literature review.

Background: Evidence-based recommendations for therapeutic decision making in childhood psoriasis are lacking.

Objectives: We sought to systematically review all available literature concerning treatment efficacy and safety in childhood psoriasis and to propose a recommendation for topical and systemic treatment of childhood psoriasis.

Methods: Databases searched were PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Controlled Clinical Trial Register.

Epidemiology and prescribed treatments in childhood psoriasis: a survey among medical professionals.

Introduction: A study was conducted to explore the epidemiology of childhood psoriasis in general practitioners (GPs) and dermatological practice in the region of our academic medical centre. The treatments used by GPs and dermatologists in juvenile psoriasis were investigated.

Methods: A questionnaire was sent to 229 GPs and 73 dermatologists.