Accessing pediatric dermatology care is challenging due to a shortage of specialists and general dermatologists' reluctance to treat children, but increasing their comfort level with seeing children could help bridge the gap, explained Elizabeth Garcia Creighton, of University of Colorado School of Medicine.
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IgE Mediation in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, Concurrent Immune Disorders: Amy Paller, MD
August 4th 2025Amy Paller, MD, pediatric dermatologist and clinical researcher at Northwestern Medicine's Feinberg School of Medicine, discussed the potential impact of reducing immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.
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At the 2025 Society for Pediatric Dermatology conference, Karen Vo, DO, presented research analyzing popular TikTok videos about epidermolysis bullosa, highlighting the platform’s power in raising awareness through emotional storytelling, and used her findings to advocate for early school-based mental health support and stronger, more inclusive antibullying policies for children with chronic skin conditions.
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The Potential of Drug Repurposing for Inherited Dermatologic Diseases: Cory Simpson, MD, PhD
July 26th 2025Cory Simpson, MD, PhD, assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Washington, spoke to the need for more treatment options in genetic skin conditions and the possibility of drug repurposing.
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A Rising Researcher’s Take on Underrecognized Pediatric Skin Conditions: Hira Ghani, DO
July 25th 2025A review highlights the need for better research on pediatric segmental vitiligo treatments, as current options show mixed results, and at SPD 2025, Hira Ghani, DO, emphasized the importance of recognizing often-overlooked skin conditions in children.
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Across 8 Trials, Ruxolitinib Cream Shows Favorable Safety in Pediatric AD
July 25th 2025A poster at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting presented an integrated safety analysis showing rare or no serious adverse events linked to topical Janus kinase inhibitor use in children with atopic dermatitis (AD).
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Exploring Comorbidities, Dupilumab Treatment in Pediatric Alopecia Areata
July 24th 2024Two posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting explored common health conditions linked to childhood alopecia areata and the effectiveness of dupilumab treatment in children with both alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis.
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Timothy Caulfield on Enhancing Information Dissemination in Pediatric Dermatology
July 16th 2024Timothy Caulfield, JD, research director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, discusses strategies for building trust, overcoming cultural and language barriers, and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration in pediatric dermatology at the Society of Pediatric Dermatology conference.
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Combating Major Sources of Misinformation in Pediatric Dermatology: Timothy Caulfield
July 15th 2024Timothy Caulfield, JD, research director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, takes a look at the major sources spreading dermatology misinformation to children, including social media.
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Rebecca Flynn Notes How NPs, APPs Can Improve Triage Systems in Pediatric Dermatology Clinics
July 15th 2024Rebecca Flynn, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, a nurse practitioner (NP) at Children's Mercy Kansas City Dermatology, explained the roles that NPs and advanced practice providers (APPs) can fulfill in ensuring the efficiency of triage systems in a pediatric dermatology clinic.
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Kelly Harris Shares How Health Systems Can Implement Mobile Care Units for Dermatology
July 14th 2024Kelly Harris, APRN, an advanced practice registered nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, discusses using mobile care units to deliver dermatology care and education to underserved communities and how health systems can implement them.
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Faye Brown Explains How Technology Can Be Used to Elevate Dermatology Triage Systems
July 14th 2024At the Society for Pediatric Dermatology annual conference, Faye Brown, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, a family nurse practitioner at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, highlights how telemedicine efforts can be utilized within dermatology triage systems to better care for pediatric patients.
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