PeDRA

Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance

Atopic Derm & Psoriasis

Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry Using New Baseline Series for Children

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Principal Investigator: Jeff Yu, MD Massachusetts General Hospital Overview: Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction. Detection of through patch testing and avoidance of offending allergens are important for resolution of dermatitis. This condition has … [Read more...] about Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry Using New Baseline Series for Children

Atopic Dermatitis: An Assessment of Lesional Morphology by Race/Ethnicity

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Co-Principal Investigators: Minnelly Luu, MD University of Southern California Wynnis Tom, MD University of California, San Diego Overview: Although atopic dermatitis (AD) affects all races and skin types with shared features of relapses and pruritus, it is a heterogeneous disease … [Read more...] about Atopic Dermatitis: An Assessment of Lesional Morphology by Race/Ethnicity

A Pilot Study to Assess the Impact of a Validated Illustrated Eczema Action Plan on Pediatric Patients

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Principal Investigator: Alana McEvoy, MD University of Ottawa Overview: Our group has developed and validated an illustrated eczema action plan (EAP) that uses the advantages of infographics, simple language, and multidimensional function as an educational tool, prescription, and method of … [Read more...] about A Pilot Study to Assess the Impact of a Validated Illustrated Eczema Action Plan on Pediatric Patients