Psoriasis with short stature improved by adalimumab. Issue 5 (13th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hirano, Naoki; Houbara, Ryoko; Korematsu, Seigo; Hatano, Yutaka; Ihara, Kenji
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 38:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 1379
• Page End: 1381
• Publication Date: 2021-09-13
• Subjects: biologics -- psoriasis -- psoriatic arthritis -- short stature; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.14784
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Few cases of pediatric psoriasis with short stature, possibly resulting from chronic systemic inflammation, have been reported. We present the case of a child with short stature occurring after the onset of psoriasis wherein treatment with adalimumab resulted in the improvement of not only the psoriasis but also the child's short stature. Pediatric psoriasis associated with short stature may benefit from the early induction of biologic therapy.