Genodermatoses with behavioural sequelae. Issue 1164 (29th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hamie, Lamiaa; Eid, Edward; Khalil, Joanna; Sawaya, Rayah Touma; Abbas, Ossama; Kurban, Mazen
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 98:Issue 1164(2022)
• Page Start: 799
• Page End: 810
• Publication Date: 2021-04-29
• Subjects: child & adolescent psychiatry -- genetics -- paediatric dermatology; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-139539
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract: Children with genodermatoses are at an increased risk of developing behavioural disorders which may impart lasting damage on the individual and their family members. As such, early recognition of childhood mental health disorders via meticulous history taking, thorough physical examination, and disorder-specific testing is of paramount importance for timely and effective intervention. If carried out properly, prompt psychiatric screening and intervention can effectively mitigate, prevent or even reverse, the psychiatric sequela in question. To that end, this review aims to inform the concerned physician of the manifestations and treatment strategies relevant to the psychological sequelae of genodermatoses.