Infantile psoriasis

Cutis. 2005 Sep;76(3):173-7.

Abstract

Psoriasis is a common inherited papulosquamous dermatosis that may be a diagnostic dilemma, particularly in infants and children. The treatment of children with psoriasis should be handled with caution and tailored according to the child's age, as well as to the extent, distribution, and type of psoriasis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Psoriasis / diagnosis*
  • Psoriasis / physiopathology
  • Psoriasis / therapy*