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S2k guidelines for the treatment of psoriasis in children and adolescents – Short version part 2
Author(s) -
Eisert Lisa,
Augustin Matthias,
Bach Sabine,
Dittmann Martin,
Eiler Renate,
FölsterHolst Regina,
Gerdes Sascha,
Hamm Henning,
Höger Peter,
Horneff Gerd,
Kiedrowski Ralph,
Philipp Sandra,
Pleimes Marc,
Schlaeger Martin,
Schuster Volker,
Staubach Petra,
Weberschock Tobias,
Werner Ricardo Niklas,
Nast Alexander,
Sticherling Michael
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/ddg.13936
Subject(s) - medicine , psoriasis , dermatology , disease , medline , psoriatic arthritis , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , political science , law
Summary The present guidelines are aimed at residents and board‐certified physicians in the fields of dermatology, pediatrics, pediatric dermatology and pediatric rheumatology as well as policymakers and insurance funds. They were developed by dermatologists and pediatric dermatologists in collaboration with pediatric rheumatologists using a formal consensus process (S2k). The guidelines highlight topics such as disease severity, quality of life, treatment goals as well as problems associated with off‐label drug therapy in children. Trigger factors and diagnostic aspects are discussed. The primary focus is on the various topical, systemic and UV‐based treatment options available and includes recommendations for use and treatment algorithms. Other aspects addressed herein include vaccinations in children and adolescents with psoriasis as well as various disease subtypes such as guttate psoriasis, diaper psoriasis, pustular psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Finally, we also provide recommendations for imaging studies and the diagnostic workup to rule out tuberculosis prior to initiating systemic treatment. Note : This article constitutes part 2 of the Sk2 guidelines for the treatment of psoriasis in children and adolescents. Part 1 was published in last month's issue. It contained introductory remarks and addressed aspects of diagnosis and topical treatment.