Comorbidities in Paediatric Psoriasis: Experience from a Tertiary Care Centre.

Background: Psoriasis begins in childhood in around one-third of the cases. There has been conflicting evidence regarding the association of paediatric psoriasis with comorbidities. Aims and Objectives: The objective of this study was to find out various comorbidities (abnormal body mass index, metabolic syndrome, lipid abnormalities, diabetes mellitus, and raised blood glucose) associated with paediatric psoriasis. Materials and Methods: All patients of psoriasis (age <18 years) who visited the Paediatric Psoriasis clinic from January 2017 to September 2021 were recruited in this record-based study. Results: Records of 100 patients were analysed, with female to male ratio of 1:1. The age group ranged from 11 months to 18 years. The average body surface area involved was 5.43%. The average psoriasis area and severity index was 2.47. Joint involvement was seen in 7% of patients in our study. A total of 52 (52%) patients had abnormal body mass index, out of which 21 patients were overweight and 31 were obese. At least one lipid abnormality was found in 66 (66%) patients. The most common lipid abnormality was decreased high-density lipoprotein, followed by raised total cholesterol, raised total triglycerides and raised low-density lipoprotein. 8 (8%) patients were found to have raised blood glucose levels. Out of which, six had impaired fasting glucose and two were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. 5 (5%) patients were diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Conclusion: Paediatric psoriasis is a chronic disfiguring disease and may have profound emotional and psychological effects. There is a lack of studies from India on the prevalence of these comorbidities in paediatric psoriasis. More studies are required from different parts of the world for a better understanding of paediatric psoriasis.

Epidemiology, comorbidity, and use of systemic therapies in patients with paediatric psoriasis in Germany.

INTRODUCTION: Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disorder with a physical and psychosocial burden. Recent epidemiological data on paediatric psoriasis in Germany is lacking. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence, the incidence and associated epidemiological features of paediatric psoriasis in Germany using health claims data from a national health claims database. METHODS: Continuously insured patients with paediatric psoriasis (2014-2017) from the Institute of Applied Health Research Berlin (InGef) database were included in this analysis. Between 2014 and 2017, we analysed the prevalence and incidence of paediatric psoriasis (aged ≤17 years), relevant comorbidities, the most frequently attended and diagnosing medical specialties, and the number of systemic treatment prescriptions. RESULTS: Overall, psoriasis prevalence (0.15-0.16%) and incidence (0.06-0.07%) remained stable between 2014 and 2017; both prevalence and incidence were higher in female patients. Psoriasis prevalence gradually increased with age between the age groups <6 years and 16-17 years. Obesity (11.5%) and somatoform disorders (7.0%) were the most common comorbidities identified. Overall, 90.4% of the psoriasis cases were diagnosed by either a dermatologist (50.9%), general practitioner (27.8%), or paediatrician (11.7%). Patients most frequently attended general practitioners (74.5%), dermatologists (57.9%) and paediatricians (56.5%). The use of systemic treatment(s) increased from 4.7% to 5.4% between 2014 and 2017. DISCUSSION: The prevalence and incidence of paediatric psoriasis in Germany remained stable between 2014 and 2017, with a higher prevalence and incidence observed in females and older adolescents. Obesity and somatoform disorders were the most common comorbidities. General practitioners, dermatologists, and paediatricians were most often involved in the treatment of patients, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary management of paediatric psoriasis.

Clinical Unmet Needs and Treatment Patterns of Paediatric Psoriasis Patients: A Real-World Evidence Study in Spain / Necesidades clínicas no satisfechas y patrones de tratamiento de los pacientes pediátricos con psoriasis: estudio de evidencia en el mundo real en España

Background and objective Real-world evidence of paediatric psoriasis (PsO) is lacking in Spain. The purpose of this study was to identify physician-reported disease burden and current treatment patterns in a real-world paediatric PsO patient cohort in Spain. This will enhance our understanding of the disease and contribute to the development of regional guidelines. Material and method This retrospective analysis of a cross-sectional market research survey assessed the clinical unmet needs and treatment patterns in patients with paediatric PsO in Spain, as reported by their primary care and specialist physicians, using data collected as part of the Adelphi Real World Paediatric PsO Disease-Specific Program (DSP™) between February and October 2020. Results Survey data from 57 treating physicians were included (71.9% [N=41] dermatologists, 17.6% [N=10] general practitioners/primary care physicians, and 10.5% [N=6] paediatricians); the final analysis included 378 patients. At sampling, 84.1% (318/378) of patients had mild disease, 15.3% (58/378) had moderate disease and 0.5% (2/378) had severe disease. Retrospectively reported physician-judged severity at the time of PsO diagnosis recorded 41.8% (158/378) of patients with mild disease, 51.3% (194/378) with moderate disease and 6.9% (26/378) with severe disease. Overall, 89.3% (335/375) of patients were currently receiving topical PsO therapy, while 8.8% (33/375), 10.4% (39/375) and 14.9% (56/375) of patients were currently receiving phototherapy, conventional systemics and biologics, respectively. Conclusions These real-world data reflect the current burden and treatment landscape of paediatric PsO in Spain. The management of patients with paediatric PsO could be improved by further educating healthcare professionals and developing regional guidelines (AU)

Antecedente y objetivo En España se carece de evidencia sobre psoriasis (PsO) pediátrica en el mundo real. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar la carga de la enfermedad reportada por el facultativo y los patrones actuales de tratamiento en una cohorte de pacientes psoriásicos pediátricos en el mundo real. Ello ampliará nuestra comprensión de la enfermedad y contribuirá al desarrollo de directrices regionales. Material y método Este análisis retrospectivo transversal de una encuesta de investigación mercado evaluó las necesidades clínicas no satisfechas y los patrones de tratamiento en pacientes con PsO pediátrica en España, según lo reportado por sus médicos de atención primaria y especialistas, utilizando datos recopilados como parte del Disease-specific program (DSP™) de Adelphi para PsO pediátrica en el mundo real, entre los meses de febrero y octubre de 2020. Resultados Se incluyeron los datos de la encuesta realizada a 57 facultativos médicos tratantes (71,9% [N=41] de dermatólogos, 17,6% [N=10] de médicos generales de atención primaria y 10,5% [N=6] de pediatras); el análisis final incluyó 378 pacientes. En la muestra, el 84,1% (318/378) de los pacientes padeció enfermedad leve, el 15,3% (58/378) enfermedad moderada y el 0,5% (2/378) enfermedad severa. De acuerdo con el reporte retrospectivo, la gravedad juzgada por el facultativo en el momento de diagnosticarse la PsO pediátrica registró un 41,8% (158/378) de pacientes con enfermedad leve, un 51,3% (194/378) con enfermedad moderada y un 6,9% (26/378) con enfermedad severa. En general, el 89,3% (335/375) de los pacientes recibía en la actualidad terapia tópica para PsO pediátrica, mientras que el 8,8% (33/375), el 10,4% (39/375) y el 14,9% (56/375) de los pacientes recibía en la actualidad fototerapia, sistémicos y biológicos convencionales, respectivamente. Conclusiones Estos datos del mundo real reflejan la carga actual y el panorama de la PsO pediátrica en España (AU)

[Artículo traducido] Necesidades clínicas no satisfechas y patrones de tratamiento de los pacientes pediátricos con psoriasis: estudio de evidencia en el mundo real en España / Clinical Unmet Needs and Treatment Patterns of Paediatric Psoriasis Patients: A Real-World Evidence Study in Spain

Antecedente y objetivo En España se carece de evidencia sobre psoriasis (PsO) pediátrica en el mundo real. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar la carga de la enfermedad reportada por el facultativo y los patrones actuales de tratamiento en una cohorte de pacientes psoriásicos pediátricos en el mundo real. Ello ampliará nuestra comprensión de la enfermedad y contribuirá al desarrollo de directrices regionales. Material y método Este análisis retrospectivo transversal de una encuesta de investigación mercado evaluó las necesidades clínicas no satisfechas y los patrones de tratamiento en pacientes con PsO pediátrica en España, según lo reportado por sus médicos de atención primaria y especialistas, utilizando datos recopilados como parte del Disease-specific program (DSP™) de Adelphi para PsO pediátrica en el mundo real, entre los meses de febrero y octubre de 2020. Resultados Se incluyeron los datos de la encuesta realizada a 57 facultativos médicos tratantes (71,9% [N=41] de dermatólogos, 17,6% [N=10] de médicos generales de atención primaria y 10,5% [N=6] de pediatras); el análisis final incluyó 378 pacientes. En la muestra, el 84,1% (318/378) de los pacientes padeció enfermedad leve, el 15,3% (58/378) enfermedad moderada y el 0,5% (2/378) enfermedad severa. De acuerdo con el reporte retrospectivo, la gravedad juzgada por el facultativo en el momento de diagnosticarse la PsO pediátrica registró un 41,8% (158/378) de pacientes con enfermedad leve, un 51,3% (194/378) con enfermedad moderada y un 6,9% (26/378) con enfermedad severa. En general, el 89,3% (335/375) de los pacientes recibía en la actualidad terapia tópica para PsO pediátrica, mientras que el 8,8% (33/375), el 10,4% (39/375) y el 14,9% (56/375) de los pacientes recibía en la actualidad fototerapia, sistémicos y biológicos convencionales, respectivamente. Conclusiones Estos datos del mundo real reflejan la carga actual y el panorama de la PsO pediátrica en España (AU)

Background and objective Real-world evidence of paediatric psoriasis (PsO) is lacking in Spain. The purpose of this study was to identify physician-reported disease burden and current treatment patterns in a real-world paediatric PsO patient cohort in Spain. This will enhance our understanding of the disease and contribute to the development of regional guidelines. Material and method This retrospective analysis of a cross-sectional market research survey assessed the clinical unmet needs and treatment patterns in patients with paediatric PsO in Spain, as reported by their primary care and specialist physicians, using data collected as part of the Adelphi Real World Paediatric PsO Disease-Specific Program (DSP™) between February and October 2020. Results Survey data from 57 treating physicians were included (71.9% [N=41] dermatologists, 17.6% [N=10] general practitioners/primary care physicians, and 10.5% [N=6] paediatricians); the final analysis included 378 patients. At sampling, 84.1% (318/378) of patients had mild disease, 15.3% (58/378) had moderate disease and 0.5% (2/378) had severe disease. Retrospectively reported physician-judged severity at the time of PsO diagnosis recorded 41.8% (158/378) of patients with mild disease, 51.3% (194/378) with moderate disease and 6.9% (26/378) with severe disease. Overall, 89.3% (335/375) of patients were currently receiving topical PsO therapy, while 8.8% (33/375), 10.4% (39/375) and 14.9% (56/375) of patients were currently receiving phototherapy, conventional systemics and biologics, respectively. Conclusions These real-world data reflect the current burden and treatment landscape of paediatric PsO in Spain. The management of patients with paediatric PsO could be improved by further educating healthcare professionals and developing regional guidelines (AU)

Clinical Unmet Needs and Treatment Patterns of Paediatric Psoriasis Patients: A Real-World Evidence Study in Spain. / [Artículo traducido] Necesidades clínicas no satisfechas y patrones de tratamiento de los pacientes pediátricos con psoriasis: estudio de evidencia en el mundo real en España.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Real-world evidence of paediatric psoriasis (PsO) is lacking in Spain. The purpose of this study was to identify physician-reported disease burden and current treatment patterns in a real-world paediatric PsO patient cohort in Spain. This will enhance our understanding of the disease and contribute to the development of regional guidelines. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This retrospective analysis of a cross-sectional market research survey assessed the clinical unmet needs and treatment patterns in patients with paediatric PsO in Spain, as reported by their primary care and specialist physicians, using data collected as part of the Adelphi Real World Paediatric PsO Disease-Specific Program (DSP™) between February and October 2020. RESULTS: Survey data from 57 treating physicians were included (71.9% [N = 41] dermatologists, 17.6% [N = 10] general practitioners/primary care physicians, and 10.5% [N = 6] paediatricians); the final analysis included 378 patients. At sampling, 84.1% (318/378) of patients had mild disease, 15.3% (58/378) had moderate disease and 0.5% (2/378) had severe disease. Retrospectively reported physician-judged severity at the time of PsO diagnosis recorded 41.8% (158/378) of patients with mild disease, 51.3% (194/378) with moderate disease and 6.9% (26/378) with severe disease. Overall, 89.3% (335/375) of patients were currently receiving topical PsO therapy, while 8.8% (33/375), 10.4% (39/375) and 14.9% (56/375) of patients were currently receiving phototherapy, conventional systemics and biologics, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: These real-world data reflect the current burden and treatment landscape of paediatric PsO in Spain. The management of patients with paediatric PsO could be improved by further educating healthcare professionals and developing regional guidelines.

Clinical Unmet Needs and Treatment Patterns of Paediatric Psoriasis Patients: A Real-World Evidence Study in Spain.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Real-world evidence of paediatric psoriasis (PsO) is lacking in Spain. The purpose of this study was to identify physician-reported disease burden and current treatment patterns in a real-world paediatric PsO patient cohort in Spain. This will enhance our understanding of the disease and contribute to the development of regional guidelines. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This retrospective analysis of a cross-sectional market research survey assessed the clinical unmet needs and treatment patterns in patients with paediatric PsO in Spain, as reported by their primary care and specialist physicians, using data collected as part of the Adelphi Real World Paediatric PsO Disease-Specific Program (DSP™) between February and October 2020. RESULTS: Survey data from 57 treating physicians were included (71.9% [N=41] dermatologists, 17.6% [N=10] general practitioners/primary care physicians, and 10.5% [N=6] paediatricians); the final analysis included 378 patients. At sampling, 84.1% (318/378) of patients had mild disease, 15.3% (58/378) had moderate disease and 0.5% (2/378) had severe disease. Retrospectively reported physician-judged severity at the time of PsO diagnosis recorded 41.8% (158/378) of patients with mild disease, 51.3% (194/378) with moderate disease and 6.9% (26/378) with severe disease. Overall, 89.3% (335/375) of patients were currently receiving topical PsO therapy, while 8.8% (33/375), 10.4% (39/375) and 14.9% (56/375) of patients were currently receiving phototherapy, conventional systemics and biologics, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: These real-world data reflect the current burden and treatment landscape of paediatric PsO in Spain. The management of patients with paediatric PsO could be improved by further educating healthcare professionals and developing regional guidelines.

Pharmacotherapeutic management of psoriasis in adolescents and children.

Introduction: Psoriasis is a relatively common condition, with a lot of discordance in studies about the peak of onset. In a large German study, an almost linear prevalence increase was reported during childhood, ranging from 0.12% at 1 year to 1-2% at 18 years. According to recent studies, plaque psoriasis is the most common variant in childhood disease. Areas covered: This article focuses on topical, systemic and biologic therapies used in childhood psoriasis. The authors performed a full literature PubMed research, while incorporating case reports and experience. Topical agents are considered the first step, but they always have little efficacy in the extensive form of the disease. In this case, systemic and particularly biological therapy must be evaluated. The most studied treatment in the pediatric population is etanercept, but adalimumab and ustekinumab are also approved in pediatric and adolescent populations. Expert opinion: Larger studies are needed to further investigate the use of new compounds in childhood psoriasis. Recent evidence suggests that practitioners should consider interceding in the early immunologic psoriatic process to halt this march and stunt immunological scar development. An early investment would provide lasting effects and serious impact in long-term disease modification.

Nail Involvement as a Predictor of Disease Severity in Paediatric Psoriasis: Follow-up Data from the Dutch ChildCAPTURE Registry.

Little is known about the relationship between nail psoriasis and psoriasis severity in children, and there has been no longitudinal assessment of psoriasis severity related to nail psoriasis. The aim of this study was to assess whether nail psoriasis could serve as a predictor for a more severe disease course. De-identified data were obtained from the ChildCAPTURE registry, a daily clinical practice cohort of children with psoriasis, from September 2008 to November 2015. Cross-sectional analyses were performed at baseline. Longitudinal data until 2-year follow-up were analysed by linear mixed models. Nail psoriasis was present in 19.0% of all 343 patients at baseline and cross-sectionally associated with higher Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) (p = 0.033). Longitudinal analysis demonstrated higher PASI (p <0.001) during 2-year follow-up in patients with nail involvement at baseline. These findings suggest that nail psoriasis is a potential clinical predictor for more severe disease course over time in paediatric psoriasis.

Prevalence of obesity in paediatric psoriasis and its impact on disease severity and progression.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The current literature suggests there is a possible connection between paediatric psoriasis and obesity. However, there is a paucity of research on the influence of increased adiposity on the severity of paediatric psoriasis and disease progression. We aimed to compare the prevalence of being overweight or obese in paediatric psoriasis patients and controls and assess the potential impact of being overweight/obese on disease severity and progression of disease. METHODS: This multicentre prospective case-control study included 289 psoriasis patients (aged < 18 years) treated and followed up by one of the four university hospitals in Turkey. The control group consisted of 151 consecutive age-matched and sex-matched children who lacked a personal or family history of psoriasis. The participants' characteristics, psoriasis-related parametres (e.g., initial subtype, psoriasis area and severity index, presence of psoriatic arthritis) and body mass index were determined. RESULTS: The difference between the prevalence of being overweight/obese among psoriatics (28%) and the control group (19%) was significant (P = 0.024). Being overweight/obese had no significant impact on disease severity and unresponsiveness to topical treatment. Within a median follow-up time of 12 months, 23% of our patients with localised disease at disease onset progressed to generalised disease. The impact of being overweight/obese on disease progression was found to be non-significant; however, disease duration was found to have a significant impact on disease progression (P = 0.026). CONCLUSIONS: Although it is not associated with disease severity and course, increased bodyweight may be a health problem for psoriatic children.