Established by the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance (GSA) and PeDRA, the Gorlin Syndrome Challenge Grant, supports research to improve diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and quality of life for children and families affected by Gorlin syndrome.
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 […]