This study will collect information from Native teens and young adults about their skin health, access to skin healthcare, and how their skin affects …
Overview: Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis (JPsA) is a disease that affects children and can cause both arthritis and psoriasis. We have safe and effective medicines to treat this disease and to […]
Overview: Acne can leave scars and dark marks that are especially visible and long-lasting on darker skin tones, which can be distressing for many children and teens. These changes may […]
Overview: Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition that causes hair loss. While most cases affect only the skin, some children who develop AA very early in life, especially before age […]
Overview: Eczema is one of the most common and burdensome skin diseases in children, causing persistent itch, sleep loss, anxiety, and missed school days. Dupilumab is a safe and highly […]
Overview: Epidermal nevi are skin conditions that appear as patches of thickened or abnormal skin caused by genetic changes that occur early in development. Because these changes happen after conception, […]
Overview: Guttate psoriasis (GP) is the second most common form of psoriasis in children, yet it remains understudied. Up to half of affected patients progress to chronic disease, but only […]
Overview: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a lifelong inflammatory skin condition characterized by recurrent painful bumps, drainage and scarring in the skin folds. The disease can present during adolescence. It can […]
Overview: Some children have birthmarks or blood vessel conditions that can cause pain, bleeding, and visible skin changes that affect their confidence and daily life. Doctors are increasingly using medications […]
Overview: Children receiving chemotherapy for cancer often experience hair loss, which can cause significant emotional distress for both patients and their families. In some cases (about 14%), this hair loss […]
Overview: Acne affects over 184 million teenagers worldwide, causing scarring, skin discoloration, and emotional distress that persist into adulthood. Studying which treatments work best requires detailed clinical information trapped in […]
Overview: Camp Discovery is a free summer camp for children ages 8–16 with chronic skin conditions. Camp offers friendship and community, where children connect with peers who understand their experiences, […]
Overview: Melanoma continues to be a public health concern, and indoor tanning is a major risk factor, as most melanoma diagnoses that occur from ages 15-19 are associated with ultraviolet […]