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. 2011 Nov-Dec;28(6):736-737.
doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01489.x. Epub 2011 Jun 22.

The burden of childhood psoriasis

Michelle E A De Jager  1 , Elke M G J De Jong  1 , Andrea W M Evers  1   2 , Peter C M Van De Kerkhof  1 , Marieke M B Seyger  1
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The burden of childhood psoriasis

Michelle E A De Jager et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2011 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

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.

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