Pediatric psychocutaneous disorders

Curr Opin Pediatr. 1997 Aug;9(4):367-71. doi: 10.1097/00008480-199708000-00011.

Abstract

Psychosocial dysfunction in dermatologic disorders is more frequent than commonly recognized. This review discusses skin changes that may suggest a psychological problem and a screening survey (the Pediatric Symptom Checklist) that facilitates office assessment of the degree of psychosocial dysfunction present.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Child
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Humans
  • Neurodermatitis / diagnosis*
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Self Mutilation / diagnosis*
  • Trichotillomania / diagnosis*