TY - JOUR
AU - B. Sa
AU - N. Khalil
AU - E. Edwards
AU - A. Smith
AU - K. Franca
A1 - 
AB - Pediatric psychodermatology is an emerging field that is uniquely tailored to the developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of children with psychocutaneous conditions. This review aims to synthesize the current literature on the presentation and management of psychodermatologic conditions in children. We discuss the current treatment landscape for these conditions in the pediatric population, including pharmacologic, behavioral, and integrative interventions. Effective management of psychodermatologic conditions in children begins with early identification with developmentally sensitive screening tools. Additionally, prompt management of conditions using a practical treatment regime that addresses both cutaneous disease and psychological distress will improve outcomes for children. Further research and awareness of these conditions, when combined with continued clinician education and structural interventions, will lead to improved outcomes for this population.
AD - Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.; Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA. k.franca@med.miami.edu.
AN - 41697633
BT - Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)
C5 - Healthcare Disparities; Education & Workforce
CP - 3
DA - Mar
DO - 10.1007/s13555-026-01673-6
DP - NLM
ET - 20260216
IS - 3
JF - Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)
LA - eng
N2 - Pediatric psychodermatology is an emerging field that is uniquely tailored to the developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of children with psychocutaneous conditions. This review aims to synthesize the current literature on the presentation and management of psychodermatologic conditions in children. We discuss the current treatment landscape for these conditions in the pediatric population, including pharmacologic, behavioral, and integrative interventions. Effective management of psychodermatologic conditions in children begins with early identification with developmentally sensitive screening tools. Additionally, prompt management of conditions using a practical treatment regime that addresses both cutaneous disease and psychological distress will improve outcomes for children. Further research and awareness of these conditions, when combined with continued clinician education and structural interventions, will lead to improved outcomes for this population.
PY - 2026
SN - 2193-8210 (Print)
SP - 1455
EP - 1472+
ST - Pediatric Psychodermatology: Advancing Therapy through Integrated Care
T1 - Pediatric Psychodermatology: Advancing Therapy through Integrated Care
T2 - Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)
TI - Pediatric Psychodermatology: Advancing Therapy through Integrated Care
U1 - Healthcare Disparities; Education & Workforce
U3 - 10.1007/s13555-026-01673-6
VL - 16
VO - 2193-8210 (Print)
Y1 - 2026
ER -