Pediatric Dermatology

Infantile Psoriasis

Cutis. 2005 September;76(3):173-177
By
Janniger CK
Schwartz RA
Musumeci ML
Tedeschi A
Mirona B
Micali G
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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.
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