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Paediatric Psoriasis

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Psoriasis in the young shares a number of common features with adult psoriasis but has its unique features. Chronic plaque psoriasis remains the commonest presentation. Nail and joint involvement is rare. Topical treatment is preferred. Cultural practices influence the presentation and treatment.

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Correspondence to Colin Kwok MBBS, FAMS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edin) .

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Kwok, C. (2015). Paediatric Psoriasis. In: Silverberg, N., Durán-McKinster, C., Tay, YK. (eds) Pediatric Skin of Color. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6654-3_34

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