An Analysis of Local Treatment Avenues for Cutaneous and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis

Overview: Children with rare connective tissue disorders, such as stiff skin syndrome (SSS) and Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS), often face serious problems with their skin and joints. In SSS, the skin […]

Overview: Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruption, or RIME, is a disease that causes painful blisters on the eyes, mouth and genital area. It typically affects children and adolescents. RIME patients go […]

Overview: Capillary malformations, often seen as birthmarks or patches of discolored skin, can sometimes be more than just a cosmetic issue. In more than 90% cases, these are caused by […]

Overview: Children with lupus often face more severe disease than adults, but the reasons remain unclear. This project will explore how neighborhood disadvantage—such as limited access to safe housing, good […]

Overview: Alopecia areata causes patches of hair loss, but usually, we only measure how much hair is lost, not where it happens. We think the pattern of hair loss on […]

Overview: Patients are experts in their lived experience; providers are experts in evidence-based medicine. Shared decision making (SDM) blends these perspectives to reach a treatment consensus. SDM improves patient knowledge, […]

Overview: Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is the most common skin disease in children, causing red, itchy, flaking skin that affects sleep, confidence, and quality of life. Children’s immune […]

Overview: Children and teens with alopecia areata can suddenly lose patches of hair when the immune system mistakes hair follicles as a threat. The protein called autoimmune regulator (AIRE) is […]

Overview: This study wants to learn more about how people with skin conditions use injectable biologic medications at home and what happens when they miss a dose. Although these drugs […]

Overview: Children living far from board-certified pediatric dermatologists (BCPDs) may face extra barriers to care, especially among underserved racial groups or in rural areas. We will use geospatial and statistical […]

Overview: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic skin condition characterized by recurrent noninfectious boils in the armpits and groin areas that can lead to significant scarring. The disorder often […]

August 21, 2025 – PeDRA is proud to announce the launch of three new competitive grant programs through its Grants and Fellowships Programs. Guided by its mission to create, inspire, […]