Systemic immunosuppressive therapy for inflammatory skin diseases in children: Expert consensus-based guidance for clinical decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sean D ReynoldsAnubhav N MathurYvonne E ChiuHeather A Brandling-BennettElena PopeMichael P SiegelKristen E HollandAmy S PallerElaine C SiegfriedWynnis L TomIrene Lara-CorralesMegha M TollefsonSheilagh M MaguinessLawrence F EichenfieldJeffrey SugarmanIlona J FriedenVikash S OzaSarah D CiprianoJennifer T HuangSonal D ShahChristine T LaurenLeslie A Castelo-SoccioPatrick McMahonKelly M CordoroPublished in: Pediatric dermatology (2020)
The ultimate decision regarding initiation, continuation, and laboratory monitoring of immunosuppressive therapy during the pandemic requires careful deliberation, consideration of the little evidence available, and discussion with families. Consideration of an individual's adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures, risk of exposure, and the potential severity if infected must be weighed against the dermatological disease, medication, and risks to the patient of tapering or discontinuing therapies.