Pediatric Psychocutaneous Disorders

The review article "Pediatric Psychocutaneous Disorders" discussed various psychiatric disorders with dermatologic manifestations in children, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and managing these conditions. It classified these disorders into primary dermatologic disorders with psychiatric comorbidity (PDDPC) and primary psychiatric disorders with dermatologic manifestations (PPDDM), such as trichotillomania, psychogenic excoriation, and delusions of parasitosis. Effective management often required a combination of non-pharmacologic and psychopharmacologic interventions, tailored to the underlying psychopathology. The article underscored the need for dermatologists to be familiar with these conditions due to the frequent absence of psychiatric liaison services in dermatology settings and common patient refusal to see psychiatrists. It also highlighted the need for more studies on these disorders and the gap in literature regarding psychopharmacotherapy in children.