pediatric atopic dermatitis
New Frontiers in Early Life Atopic Dermatitis
Dr. Vikash Oza presented information about early life atopic dermatitis (AD). Infants and children are the population most often seeking care, with poorly understood phenotypes and changing needs with time. Early life AD can be prevented, and proper management can help prevent other chronic diseases. First, Oza reviewed the prevalence of AD throughout the lifespan….
Big Medicines for Little People: Systemic Therapies in Pediatric Dermatology
Dr. Craiglow discussed systemic therapies for pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis and shared tips for treating children. First, Dr. Craiglow emphasized the importance of patient experience in assessing the severity of disease. She suggested asking patients how much the disease affects their life on a scale from 0 (not at all) to 10 (ruins…
Probing Skin’s Microbiome
The Sun Pharma Research Award provides Dr. Tiffany Scharschmidt with the focus and freedom to address clinically translational aspects of her research in pediatric atopic dermatitis.