To describe a real-world cohort of pediatric patients with psoriasis who subsequently developed psoriatic arthritis (JPsA/PsA), focusing on their clinical features and timing of onset.
Approach:
Key Findings:
Only one claims-based study reported that 2% of children with psoriasis developed JPsA during a mean follow-up of 5 years.
Older age at first psoriasis diagnosis and presence of uveitis were identified as risk factors for developing JPsA.
Interpretation:
The study highlights the need for further understanding of the clinical features and risk factors for developing psoriatic arthritis in pediatric patients with psoriasis.
Limitations:
The cohort primarily consists of patients from a single center, which may limit generalizability.
Statistical comparisons were not made due to low numbers of patients with JPsA/PsA.
Conclusion:
The findings emphasize the importance of monitoring pediatric patients with psoriasis for potential development of psoriatic arthritis.
