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Michael Lewitt, MD, discusses a case involving a 7-year-old girl with plaque psoriasis (PsO) affecting body surface area (BSA) and the face, emphasizing the limited pediatric treatment options and the psychological and social impact on the child; the family initially opted for topical treatments like roflumilast, but preferred a more proactive approach, transitioning to apremilast while addressing concerns about gastrointestinal adverse events and the patient’s aversion to needles.
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