Author/Authors :
Ekinci, Özalp Mersin Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Çocuk ve Ergen Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Çelik, Tanju İzmir Dr. Behçet Uz Çocuk Hastanesi - Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Bölümü, Turkey , Doğramaci, Asena Çiğdem Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Dermatoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Toros, Fevziye Mersin Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Çocuk ve Ergen Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Abstract :
Epidermolysis Bullosa is a group of inherited dermatological disorder with severe clinical symptoms. Children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa have been reported to experience psychosocial problems in addition to the symptoms associated with epidermolysis bullosa. Although children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa commonly have psychiatric symptoms, limited research has been conducted on the psychiatric treatment options. In this case report, psychiatric treatment and the safe and effective use of methylphenidate in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in an adolescent with epidermolysis bullosa will be discussed.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Epidermolysis bullosa , methylphenidate , adolescent , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
