Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Expert picks top pediatric dermatology studies of 2020
Significant recent clinical advances in pediatric dermatology expand treatment choices in early childhood.
From the Journals
Analysis characterizes common wound microbes in epidermolysis bullosa
Methicillin resistance and mupirocin resistance was reported in 47% and 40% of patients tested.
Conference Coverage
More severe AD correlates with worse sleep health and attention problems in children
“We think it’s important for dermatologists and pediatricians to be monitoring children with AD for sleep and attention dysregulation.”
From the Journals
COVID-19–induced drop in first measles vaccinations sparks resurgence concerns
Unless corrected, this vaccine reduction could lead to large outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable illnesses.
From the Journals
Shortcomings identified in study of acne videos on TikTok
The results highlight the need for dermatologists to be aware that patients, especially teens, may be using TikTok for acne information that may...
Conference Coverage
Beware a pair of dermatologic emergencies in children
Patients with SSSS commonly have concurrent skin pain, fever, irritability, malaise, and poor feeding.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A girl presents with blotchy, slightly itchy spots on her chest, back
What condition can present in childhood causing pale macules and patches surrounded by erythematous ill-defined patches?
Practical Pearls
Combined Treatment of Disfiguring Facial Angiofibromas in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex With Surgical Debulking and Topical Sirolimus
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal-dominant disorder that causes the formation of hamartomatous tumors such as facial angiofibromas...
From the Journals
Infant’s COVID-19–related myocardial injury reversed
Children hospitalized for COVID-19 should be tested for heart failure based on a case report of an infant with COVID-19 and reversible myocardial...
From the Journals
Obesity, hypoxia predict severity in children with COVID-19
Race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status were not significant predictors of serious illness.
Conference Coverage
Novel topical acne combo hits marks in phase 3 trials
The fixed-dose combination of benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin is under FDA review.