
Atopic Derm & Psoriasis


Using Dupilumab to Improve Circadian Function, Sleep and Pruritus in Children with Moderate/Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Fellow Kennedy Gallagher, BAThomas Jefferson University Mentor Amy Paller, MDNorthwestern University Overview Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is the most common inflammatory skin disorder. Sleep disturbance occurs in […]

The Influence of Childhood Experiences on Exacerbations of Atopic Dermatitis
Mentee Kennedy SparlingUniversity of Arizona Co-Mentors Harper Price, MDJudith O’Haver, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAANP, FAAN Phoenix Children’s Hospital Overview This study hopes to assess how early life experiences can affect […]

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Popular Over the Counter Ointments in Atopic Dermatitis: A Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
Principal Investigator: JiaDe Yu, MDMassachusetts General Hospital Overview: Atopic dermatitis (AD) or eczema is a common skin disease seen in 20% or more of children in the United States. There […]

Investigating the Role of Age, Race and Ethnicity in Response to Immunomodulating Agents in Children with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Fellow Angel PaganPonce Health Sciences University Mentor Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhDIchan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Overview Up to 11% of United States children are affected by atopic dermatitis […]

The Impact of Topical Prescription Drug Delivery Devices in the Adherence and Ease of Use of Corticosteroids in Pediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
Fellow Wenelia BaghoomianOregon Health & Science University Mentor Eric Simpson, MDOregon Health & Science University Overview Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common pediatric inflammatory skin disease affecting 15-30% of […]

Characterization of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver in Pediatric Psoriasis
Fellow Jennifer Gionah LaboradaUniversity of California Riverside School of Medicine Mentor Wynnis Tom, MDUniversity of California San Diego Overview Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with overweight/obesity and […]

Effects of poverty and environmental exposures across race and ethnicity in children with atopic dermatitis
Fellow Emily Croce, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PCThe University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing Mentor Moise Levy, MDDell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin Overview The purpose […]

The Association Between Psoriasis and Bacterial Infection
Principal Investigator: Esteban Fernandez Faith, MDNationwide Children’s Hospital Overview: Gut dysbiosis has been implicated in the onset and course of psoriasis, and the gut-skin axis highlights the relationship between the […]

CACHES-US: Child and Adolescent Chronic Hand Eczema Study – United States
Principal Investigator: Larry Eichenfield, MDUniversity of California, San Diego Overview: Chronic hand eczema (CHE) has been poorly investigated in children and adolescents. Prior epidemiologic studies are very limited to a […]

TNF inhibitor-induced psoriasiform dermatitis in children: Clinical and mechanistic analyses
Principal Investigators: Amy Paller, MDNorthwestern University Jennifer Boles-Scott, MDNorthwestern University Overview: Injectable medications that inhibit tumor necrosis factor (TNF) block inflammation in arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and psoriasis. However, there […]

Utilization of the Topical Steroid Volume Calculator and its Effect on Atopic Dermatitis Clinical Outcomes
Fellow Stephanie Lee, MDUniversity of California, San DiegoRady Children’s Hospital Mentor Lawrence Eichenfield, MDUniversity of California, San DiegoRady Children’s Hospital Overview Topical corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for acute flares […]