title: Developmental and psychosocial considerations in pediatric dermatology practice.
abstract: The psychologic implications of childhood skin disorders have received too little attention. Viewing these conditions in a broader developmental framework could facilitate practice by improving the doctor-patient relationship, increasing compliance rates, and enhancing professional satisfactions. Several key developmental points and concepts are relevant to pediatric dermatologic practice.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002667:Child Reactive Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*