Management and Treatment of Psoriasis in Pediatric Patients
Publication Date: November 1, 2019
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
Pediatric psoriasis and disease severity measures
Body surface area measurement of involved skin is recommended as a useful measure of psoriasis severity in children. (C)
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Disease location on the body and impact on physical, social, and psychological quality of life and/or activities of daily living are recommended as measures of psoriasis severity and should be taken into consideration when determining psoriasis severity in children. (C)
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Title
Management and Treatment of Psoriasis in Pediatric Patients
Authoring Organizations
American Academy of Dermatology
National Psoriasis Foundation