The musculoskeletal impairment negatively impacts the quality of life of children and adolescents with psoriasis.

Background: The severity of nail disease, the presence of arthralgia and fatigue are predictors of development of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients with psoriasis (Pso). In children, little is known about the musculoskeletal (MSK) impairment in patients with Pso and its effect on health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Objectives: To determine the frequencies of pain and MSK inflammation (i.