Fellow Rebecca Urbonas, BSFlorida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Mentor Joy Wan, MD, MSCEJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine Overview Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a highly prevalent skin condition among children that significantly … [Read more...] about Long-Term Management of Systemic Treatments for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: A Pilot Clinical Trial and Multi-Center Registry Development
Acne & HS
Acne incidence and treatment in transgender adolescents: a multi-center, validated cohort study
Fellow Courtney SmithUniversity of California, Los Angeles Mentor Howa Yeung, MD, MScEmory University School of Medicine Overview Acne may be influenced by hormone therapy in transgender adolescents and may worsen mental health and quality of life. We need data on who develops acne and how … [Read more...] about Acne incidence and treatment in transgender adolescents: a multi-center, validated cohort study
Drug Survival of Biologics in Pediatric Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa seen at Duke, MGH and UMass Memorial Health
Fellow Robyn Guo, BSDuke University School of Medicine Mentor Daniela Kroshinsky, MD, MSPHDuke University School of Medicine Overview Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating and socially challenging chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects apocrine glands. Immune system … [Read more...] about Drug Survival of Biologics in Pediatric Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa seen at Duke, MGH and UMass Memorial Health
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 by uncontrolled inflammation. HS can be found in up to 2% of the Western … [Read more...] about Retrospective Review of Pyoderma Gangrenosum in Pediatric Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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 the skin can form. If is often misdiagnosed as infection, and … [Read more...] about Shared Journeys: A Qualitative Exploration of Patient and Parent Perspectives on the Transition to Adult Care in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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 and efficacy in younger patients with acne, however, have not … [Read more...] about Expert Recommendations for Use of Hormonal Therapies in Preadolescent and Young Adolescent Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Mentee Grace OkpaliRush Medical College Mentor Colleen Cotton, MDChildren's National Hospital Overview Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating skin condition involving recurrent painful bumps, draining wounds, and scars within skin folds like the underarms, chest, and groin. … [Read more...] about Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Expanding Access to Severe Acne Care for Navajo Adolescents Through Education
Principal Investigator: Lucinda Kohn, MD, MHSUniversity of Colorado Denver Overview: It is a well-known fact that pediatric dermatologists are in short supply. We have many more potential patients than we do open clinical slots. We are also not spread evenly geographically, and there are … [Read more...] about Expanding Access to Severe Acne Care for Navajo Adolescents Through Education
