Please help us collect important information. This is a survey for all health care professionals taking care of children who have developed acral ischemia/pernio or pernio-like changes in the setting of COVID-19 exposure. We are aware that the AAD is also collecting cases of dermatological changes … [Read more...] about COVID Acral Ischemia/Perniosis in children
Active Studies
Quality of Life of Parents with Children with Alopecia Areata
Principal Investigator: Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Overview: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease resulting in non-scarring hair loss of hair-bearing areas, most frequently the scalp with a lifetime incidence of 1-2%. There is no sex … [Read more...] about Quality of Life of Parents with Children with Alopecia Areata
Genomic and Non genomic Causes of Segmental Pigmentation Disorder
Principal Investigator: Marcia Hogeling, MD University of California, Los Angeles Overview: Segmental Pigmentation Disorder (SegPD) is an uncommon skin condition affecting young children. Segmental Pigmentation Disorder consists of white and brown pigmented birthmarks that appear as large … [Read more...] about Genomic and Non genomic Causes of Segmental Pigmentation Disorder
Genetic Variations in Non-coding Regulatory Regions in Linear Morphea
Principal Investigator: Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD University of California, San Diego Overview: Morphea is an inflammatory skin condition leading to hardened, discolored, and ultimately, scarred skin. It has several different presentations. Linear morphea commonly appears in children as a … [Read more...] about Genetic Variations in Non-coding Regulatory Regions in Linear Morphea
Fecal Microbiome in Alopecia Areata
Principal Investigator: Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Overview: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that leads to hair loss. There is no approved therapy for this stigmatizing disease. Current off-label immune suppressive therapies can put children at … [Read more...] about Fecal Microbiome in Alopecia Areata
Systemic Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Principal Investigator: Wynnis Tom, MD UCSD Overview: This is a prospective, observational study of traditional systemic agents for severe, refractory atopic dermatitis in children. We are comparing the efficacy and safety of oral cyclosporine, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, and … [Read more...] about Systemic Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Sun Protection for Pediatric Rheumatology Patients
Principal Investigator: Irene Lara-Corrales, MD University of Toronto Overview: This is a survey study in collaboration with the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA). Pediatric rheumatologists and pediatric rheumatology patients will be surveyed about the sun … [Read more...] about Sun Protection for Pediatric Rheumatology Patients
Retrospective Review of Topical Immunotherapy for Alopecia Areata
Principal Investigator: Nanette Silverberg, MD Mount Sinai Health System Overview: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease resulting in non-scarring hair loss of hair-bearing areas, most frequently the scalp with a lifetime incidence of 1-2%. This is a registry study intended to help … [Read more...] about Retrospective Review of Topical Immunotherapy for Alopecia Areata
