Tough-skinned kids: identifying psychosocial effects of psoriasis and helping pediatric patients and families cope.

摘要: Outward appearance is exquisitely and undeniably tied to self-perception. Pediatric patients with psoriasis face the challenge of coping psychosocial issues because visibility their skin lesions. The burden also affects quality life family members. This article discusses pediatric psoriasis, current literature on impact, role nurse help families cope, recommendations for further research. Through clinical intervention, patient education, referral resources, can hope relieve some stress child, adolescent, maintain improved life.