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Guidelines for Use of Methotrexate to Treat Inflammatory Skin Disease in Pediatric Patients Published with PeDRA’s Support

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June 28, 2023 – Consensus guidelines for the use of methotrexate to treat inflammatory skin diseases in pediatric patients have been published as an open access paper in the June 2023 issue of Pediatric Dermatology. Funded by a 2018 Team Grant and 2023 Study Support Grant from PeDRA, alongside … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Use of Methotrexate to Treat Inflammatory Skin Disease in Pediatric Patients Published with PeDRA’s Support

14 New Mentored Research Projects Awarded Through 2023 PeDRA Research Fellowships and Emerging Investigator Research Grants Programs

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June 15, 2023 – Nine trainees have been awarded 2023 PeDRA Research Fellowships to conduct one year of mentored research under the guidance of a senior investigator in the field of pediatric dermatology. PeDRA continues to increase its annual investment in this growing and competitive program, with … [Read more...] about 14 New Mentored Research Projects Awarded Through 2023 PeDRA Research Fellowships and Emerging Investigator Research Grants Programs

Transition Readiness in Patients with Cutaneous Skin Diseases: A Prospective Observational Study

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Mentee Haleh ZabihiUniversity of Toronto Mentor Cathryn Sibbald, MDThe Hospital for Sick Children Overview Transitioning from child to adult care can be difficult for patients with chronic illnesses that begin in childhood, especially those that need to be followed by many doctors and … [Read more...] about Transition Readiness in Patients with Cutaneous Skin Diseases: A Prospective Observational Study

Quality of Life Survey in Patients with Down Syndrome and Dermatologic Conditions

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Mentee Morgan DykmanUniversity of Minnesota Mentor Jillian Rork, MDDartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic Overview Patients with Down syndrome (DS) experience skin conditions more frequently and earlier in life than the average person. By young adulthood, 56% of patients with DS have been diagnosed … [Read more...] about Quality of Life Survey in Patients with Down Syndrome and Dermatologic Conditions

Understanding patient-reported outcomes in pediatric patients receiving systemic therapies for atopic dermatitis

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Mentee Hannah ChangUT Southwestern Medical School Mentor Joy Wan, MD, MSCEJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine Overview Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a skin disease that affects many children and can cause problems for their physical and mental health. It is important for doctors … [Read more...] about Understanding patient-reported outcomes in pediatric patients receiving systemic therapies for atopic dermatitis