Pediatrics
Feature
New Barbie lineup includes a doll with vitiligo
“Who knows? Pretty soon, vitiligo may no longer be a ‘thing’ that causes ‘stares’ and ‘glares,’ ” Dr. Desai said.
Conference Coverage
High cost of wound dressings for epidermolysis bullosa highlighted
LONDON – Dressing and bandage costs were highest for study participants with the generalized severe subtype, at about $112,450 per patient...
From the Journals
Social media may negatively influence acne treatment
Patients follow advice found on social media that doesn't match up with AAD guidelines.
From the Journals
Most epidermolysis bullosa patients turn to topical antimicrobials
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News
FDA okays Palforzia, first drug for peanut allergy in children
Palforzia will carry a boxed warning on the risk of anaphylaxis, and initial doses can be given only by certified professionals in certified...
Conference Coverage
Systemic therapy options for pediatric skin diseases are improving
ORLANDO – Some systemic therapies are off label “but used all the time” for dermatologic diseases in pediatrics.
Opinion
2019 Novel Coronavirus: Frequently asked questions for clinicians
Dr. Andrew T. Pavia offers practical advice on how to make a 2019-nCoV plan.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
Rash on hands and feet
Photo Challenge
Brown-Black Punctate Macule on the Left Palm
A 16-year-old adolescent boy presented to our clinic with a “new brown mole” on the left palm that had appeared within the last few months. The...
Photo Challenge
Firm Tumor Encasing the Left Second Toe of an Infant
A 10-month-old infant boy presented to the dermatology clinic with a firm, nonpainful, 5.5×5.6-cm tumor encasing the left second toe, with...
For Residents
Annual Skin Check: Examining the Dermatology Headlines of 2019
As the calendar year comes to an end, this article reviews unique issues in dermatology that made the news in 2019: chemical sunscreen, the...