Manifestation of anxiety and depression among pediatric patients with psoriasis: A review
Emily Strouphauer, Andrea Stolar, Megha M. Tollefson
Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder with manifestations extending beyond visual presentation to encompass psychological burden. Though the association between psoriasis and mental health disorders in adults is widely accepted, there is inadequate research to generalize these findings to pediatric populations. In this review of the literature, we discuss the prevalence of anxiety and depression among pediatric patients with psoriasis in hopes of raising awareness of these associations and advocating for psychological screening and intervention in dermatology practice.
Topics & Concepts
PsoriasisMedicineAnxietyDepression (economics)Mental healthPsychiatryPresentation (obstetrics)Intervention (counseling)Association (psychology)Clinical psychologyDermatologyPsychotherapistPsychologySurgeryMacroeconomicsEconomicsPsoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisDermatology and Skin DiseasesAutoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research