Genodermatoses with behavioural sequelae

Children with genodermatoses are at an increased risk of developing behavioural disorders which may impart lasting damage on the individual and their family members. As such, early recognition of childhood mental health disorders via meticulous history taking, thorough physical examination, and disorder-specific testing is of paramount importance for timely and effective intervention. If carried out properly, prompt psychiatric screening and intervention can effectively mitigate, prevent or even reverse, the psychiatric sequela in question. To that end, this review aims to inform the concerned physician of the manifestations and treatment strategies relevant to the psychological sequelae of genodermatoses.

Automated summary

It is crucial to early recognize childhood mental health disorders through history taking, physical examination, and testing for timely intervention. Prompt psychiatric screening and intervention can effectively alleviate, prevent, or reverse the psychiatric sequelae in question. This review aims to inform physicians of the manifestations and treatment strategies relevant to psychological sequelae of genodermatoses.