Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2021, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (11): 943-950.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20210547

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Treatment of pediatric psoriasis with biological agents: a Chinese expert consensus statement (2021)

Group on Children, Chinese Society of Dermatology; Group on Pediatric Dermatology, China Dermatologist Association; Dermatology and Venereology Group, Chinese Pediatric Society, Chinese Medical Association; Pediatric Dermatology Rehabilitation Group, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Dermatology   

  1. Group on Children, Chinese Society of Dermatology; Group on Pediatric Dermatology, China Dermatologist Association; Dermatology and Venereology Group, Chinese Pediatric Society, Chinese Medical Association; Pediatric Dermatology Rehabilitation Group, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Dermatology
  • Received:2021-07-29 Revised:2021-09-13 Online:2021-11-15 Published:2021-11-01
  • Contact: Ma Lin; Wang Hua E-mail:bch_maleen@aliyun.com; huawang@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn

Abstract: 【Abstract】 For moderate to severe pediatric psoriasis, if disease condition cannot be controlled by topical treatments, systemic treatments should be considered in clinical practice. Children are a special population for the application of biologics, and different from adults in terms of dosage, efficacy, and safety of biologics. Based on Chinese and international guidelines and consensus, relevant literature and current clinical experience, a group of experts in the field of pediatric psoriasis developed this consensus after in-depth discussions. This consensus provides guidance regarding application principles and methods, efficacy and safety, and treatment duration of biologics, as well as time-to-withdrawal, pre-treatment screening and treatment monitoring. It is hoped that this consensus will provide a reference for rational application of biologics among children with moderate to severe psoriasis in China.

Key words: Psoriasis, Biological agents, Child, Treatment, Consensus