Pediatrics
From the Journals
Parent survey sheds light on suboptimal compliance with eczema medications
“Responses suggest parents may be willing to use therapies with concerning side effects if they can see a clear benefit for their child’s eczema...
Opinion
Does this patient have bacterial conjunctivitis?
After ruling out serious eye disease, clinicians need to determine which cases of suspected conjunctivitis are most likely to be bacterial.
From the Journals
Juvenile dermatomyositis derails growth and pubertal development
Delayed puberty and growth failure were observed in children with juvenile dermatomyositis.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
Pneumonia with tender, dry, crusted lips
Latest News
Benefits of peanut desensitization may not last
Previous studies have shown that desensitization to peanuts can be successful, but sustained response to oral immunotherapy after treatment...
Latest News
Peanut allergy pill gets thumbs-up from FDA advisory panel
The approval of Palforzia is on condition that a black-box warning and medication guide are included in the packaging.
Conference Coverage
Expert spotlights telltale clinical signs of xeroderma pigmentosum
AUSTIN, TEX. – Referral to a patient support group is key to coping.
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles cases continue to decline
Only two new cases were reported during the week ending Sept. 5.
From the Journals
Pediatric HSCT recipients still risking sunburn
Pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients are practicing more sun-protection behaviors, but they still tan and sunburn as much as...
Conference Coverage
No ‘one size fits all’ approach to managing severe pediatric psoriasis
AUSTIN, TEX – Dr. Cordoro advises clinicians to rethink the conventional “therapeutic ladder” concept and embrace the idea of “finding the right...
Clinical Review
Quality of Life in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic disease that impairs patients’ quality of life (QOL). In this review, the most important findings about QOL in...