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Feature|Articles|May 12, 2026
- May/June 2026
- Volume 42
- Issue 02
Chronic skin conditions linked to bullying, depression, and suicide risk in children, adolescents
Author(s)Morgan Ebert, Executive Editor
Fact checked by: Benjamin P. Saylor, Ron Panarotti
Chronic pediatric skin disorders cause significant stigma, bullying, depression, and suicide risk—conditions often underrecognized and undertreated by physicians.
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Pediatric patients with chronic skin diseases—including acne, atopic dermatitis (AD), and psoriasis—face significant and frequently underappreciated risks to their mental health and social well-being, according to findings from several recent studies examining quality of life, stigmatization, and psychiatric comorbidities in this population.1-5
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