Psychological impact and quality of life in pediatric patients with chronic skin disorders: a systematic…

Systematic reviewFrontiers in pediatrics· 2026

Psychological impact and quality of life in pediatric patients with chronic skin disorders: a systematic review (2010-2025).

Abdulaziz Fahd AlKaabba, Shahd Muhammed Aldosari, Taif Abdullah Alwadai … Renad Abdullah Almosa

Inflammatory & ImmunodermatologySystematic reviewClinical practiceQ1IF 2.2

Chronic skin disorders are consistently associated with psychological distress and reduced health-related quality of life. Causal inferences cannot be drawn given cross-sectional designs; findings support routine psychosocial assessment and family-centered care to improve outcomes.

Psychological impact and quality of life in pediatric patients with chronic skin disorders: a systematic review (2010-2025).

Abdulaziz Fahd AlKaabba … Renad Abdullah Almosa

Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026

Background

Chronic skin disorders in children and adolescents are increasingly recognized as conditions with significant psychosocial implications.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines.

More results

A total of 1,844 records were identified, with 41 studies meeting inclusion criteria.

Most studies were cross-sectional (approximately 75%), with 12 classified as high methodological quality.

Sample sizes ranged from fewer than 10 to over 11,000 children.

Caregiver burden was documented in 19 studies.

Psychological impact and quality of life in pediatric patients with chronic skin disorders: a systematic review (2010-2025).

Psychological impact and quality of life in pediatric patients with chronic skin disorders: a systematic review (2010-2025).

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