Recognising psoriasis in children.
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition, which can affect children and young people at any age. This article will provide a basic overview of the condition and describe those types common to children. Treatments and general nursing management will be discussed.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. rosemary.turnbull@chelwest.nhs.uk
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003033:Coal Tar / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy
D004643:Emollients; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D003033:Coal Tar