Pediatric psoriasis: Understanding pathological conditions and advances in treatment
Akimichi Morita,
Hidehisa Saeki
Abstract:Psoriasis is a long‐lasting skin disease that primarily affects the skin, nails, and joints and is characterized by inflammation. Genetic factors contribute to its development and environmental triggers can worsen symptoms. Pathologically, psoriasis is characterized by uncontrolled keratinocyte proliferation and abnormal differentiation, and histological features include acanthosis with inflammatory cell infiltration and neovascularization. Psoriasis often starts in childhood, with about one‐third of cases beg… Show more
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