Advancing Care in Pediatric Plaque Psoriasis: Emerging Treatments and Management Strategies 

Karan Lal, DO, and Helen T Shin, MD, discuss how to address the psychosocial effects of plaque psoriasis on children and their families, exploring effective resources and interventions for support.

Panelists discuss how plaque psoriasis affects a significant number of children worldwide and can have substantial physical, emotional, and social impacts on young patients' quality of life and development.

Panelists discuss how managing psoriasis in children poses distinct challenges compared to adult patients.

Karan Lal, DO, and Helen T Shin, MD, discuss how diagnostic challenges in pediatric plaque psoriasis, such as its similarity to other skin conditions and potential underreporting, can complicate timely identification and appropriate management of the disease in children.

Panelists discuss how limited treatment options, safety concerns, adherence issues, and the lack of long-term data pose significant challenges in effectively managing pediatric vs adult plaque psoriasis, highlighting the need for more research and tailored approaches for this patient population.

Karan Lal, DO, and Helen T Shin, MD, discuss how early diagnosis of pediatric plaque psoriasis significantly improves management strategies and enhances long-term outcomes by allowing for timely intervention and personalized treatment plans.

Panelists discuss how the two approved PDE4 inhibitors for pediatric plaque psoriasis differ in their systemic treatments, highlighting key differences in efficacy, safety profiles, and patient considerations for optimal use.

Panelists discuss how phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors, with their ability to modulate inflammatory pathways, hold promise as therapeutic targets for immune-mediated diseases like pediatric plaque psoriasis, offering unique benefits by potentially reducing inflammation with a favorable safety profile for pediatric patients.

Panelists discuss how research in pediatric psoriasis management needs more attention on long-term safety, treatment efficacy, and the psychosocial impact of the disease on young patients.