Pediatric Verrucous Psoriasis: A Case Report in a Pediatric Patient and Discussion of the Literature

J Drugs Dermatol. 2022 Aug 1;21(8):891-893. doi: 10.36849/JDD.6626.

Abstract

Verrucous psoriasis (VP) is a rare histologic variant of psoriasis. To date, fewer than 40 cases have been reported, with pediatric cases representing an exceedingly small fraction. Treatment options are limited, and the disease is often refractory to conventional methods. Herein, we report a case of VP in an adolescent male which previously failed biologic and systemic therapy with adalimumab and acitretin, respectively, ultimately responding with great success to ixekizumab in combination with topical corticosteroids. J Drugs Dermatol. 2022;21(8):891-893. doi:10.36849/JDD.6626R1.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acitretin / therapeutic use
  • Adalimumab / therapeutic use
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Dermatologic Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psoriasis* / diagnosis
  • Psoriasis* / drug therapy
  • Psoriasis* / pathology

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Adalimumab
  • Acitretin