Diagnosis and management of childhood psoriasis: A prospective study

Retrospective studies show that approximately one third of adults with psoriasis recall onset in childhood however the true prevalence in children remains unknown. It affects 2.0%-3.5% of the population worldwide and has been reported as high as 8.5% depending on the population studied. Psoriasis can have a significant impact on quality of life in both children and adolescents by impacting self-esteem, family and social relations and school. Children suffering from psoriasis also have higher prevalence of obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and psychiatric disorders.