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
Acne & HS
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
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Pediatric Population
Principal Investigator: Irene Lara-Corrales, MD University of Toronto Overview: Epidemiologic data of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in children is lacking. By reviewing the clinical presentation and management of HS in children our goal is to better characterize this patient population and … [Read more...] about Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Pediatric Population