Principal Investigator: Cathryn Sibbald, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FAADThe Hospital for Sick Children Overview: Alopecia Areata is a condition in which a person’s immune system attacks their hair leading to hair […]
Katherine Devenport
Katherine Devenport brings with her five years of experience as a clinical research coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Katherine’s knowledge and attention to detail help in her role supporting PeDRA’s studies and grants programs.
Advancing Laser Therapies for Pediatric Dermatology: Enhancing Safety and Efficacy in Skin of Color
Mentee Alejandra Moncayo, MPHSUNY Downstate Mentor Jeannette Jakus, MD, MBASUNY Downstate Overview This study explores the use of laser treatment for children with different skin tones. Traditionally, laser therapy was […]
Retrospective Review of Pyoderma Gangrenosum in Pediatric Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Mentee Vince Wu, HBScThe Hospital for Sick Children Mentor Rebecca Levy, MDThe Hospital for Sick Children Overview Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) are both uncommon skin conditions caused […]
Assessing Accuracy, Completeness, and Readability of ChatGPT-Generated Handouts on Pediatric Dermatology Topics
Principal Investigator: Vikash Oza, MDNew York University Grossman School of Medicine Overview: This study aims to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and readability of information provided by ChatGPT on various pediatric […]
Birthmarks Focused Study Group Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes are only available to PeDRA members who are logged in. Please remember that meeting minutes are confidential and should not be shared with non-PeDRA members. Birthmarks Focused Study […]
Shared Journeys: A Qualitative Exploration of Patient and Parent Perspectives on the Transition to Adult Care in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Principal Investigator: Colleen Cotton, MDChildren’s National Hospital Overview: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a skin condition where painful boils repeatedly form in areas of friction. Over time, scarring and tunnels underneath […]
Developing consensus guidelines on management of osteoporosis in epidermolysis bullosa: a delphi survey
Project Lead: Amy Paller, MDNorthwestern University Overview: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare, inherited skin disorders that causes fragile, blistering skin when exposed to minimal trauma. Patients with […]
Expert Recommendations for Use of Hormonal Therapies in Preadolescent and Young Adolescent Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Project Lead: Andrea Zaenglein, MDPenn State College of Medicine Overview: Oral contraceptive pills and the hormonal anti-androgen treatment, spironolactone, are both proven effective treatments for women with acne. Their safety […]
Elucidating Psychological Well-being and Access to Support in Families of Children with Alopecia Areata Patients in Underserved Mississippi Communities
Principal Investigator: Thy Huynh, MD, FAADUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center Overview: Alopecia Areata (AA) is a common autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, affecting about 2% of the population, often starting […]
Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma and Tufted angioma: To Treat or not to Treat, a retrospective multicenter cohort study
Principal Investigator: Elena Pope, MD, MScThe Hospital for Sick Children Overview: Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and tufted angioma are rare, benign but locally aggressive vascular tumors with potential for local complications (e.g. […]
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of a Hypertonic Gel in the Treatment of Pediatric Cutaneous Pyogenic Granuloma
Principal Investigator: Joyce Teng, MD, PhDStanford University Overview: Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a common persistent vascular growth that frequently appears in children. Despite being benign, it can bleedpersistently and can […]
Development of the Morphea Activity and Damage Measure (MADM)
Principal Investigator: Yvonne Chiu, MDMedical College of Wisconsin Overview: Morphea is a disease that causes issues in the skin, muscles, bones, and other body parts. It has two phases: an […]