Atopic Dermatitis & Psoriasis
Inflammatory skin diseases are common and associated with highly visible signs (redness, dryness, scaling), psychosocial burden, and systemic comorbidities. Recent scientific advances have improved our understanding of inflammatory skin diseases and have led to many new treatment options, some already FDA-approved and other emerging. However, not all treatments are approved for use in children and questions remain about the long-term effects of these treatments, including side effects and impact on disease course and risk of associated disorders.
The goals of the Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis Focused Study Group are to define and address unmet research needs in inflammatory skin diseases, to discover new therapies, and to advance our understanding of biomarkers, genetic influences, and disease comorbidities.
The AD & Psoriasis Breakout Session at the 2025 PeDRA Annual Conference.
Co-Chairs
The AD & Psoriasis Focused Study Group is Chaired by Joy Wan, MD of Johns Hopkins University, and Vice-Chaired by Tina Ho, MD, PhD of Boston Children’s Hospital.
Johns Hopkins University
Boston Children’s Hospital
Links and Resources
- A Pilot Study to Assess the Impact of a Validated Illustrated Eczema Action Plan on Pediatric Patients
- Antibiotic/Antimicrobial Resistance in Atopic Dermatitis
- Assessment of Parent-Child Comprehension of Pediatric Patch Testing and Barriers to Improvement
- Atopic Dermatitis: An Assessment of Lesional Morphology by Race/Ethnicity
- Barriers to care for pediatric atopic dermatitis patients and the effects on treatment adherence and follow-up: A cross-sectional survey study
- Pediatric Psoriasis Comorbidity Screening Guidelines
- Joint Screening Video – The Rapid Joint Examination Technique (R-JET) is a screening examination for arthritis that can be incorporated into the routine dermatological examination when patients complain of joint discomfort, especially those with skin disorders that are known to be associated with arthritis.
Questions or looking to get involved?
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