The latest issue of Pediatric Dermatology reports cutting-edge research into skin disorders for infants, children and teenagers, with an emphasis on atopic dermatitis
Indianapolis (May 6, 2019) – The latest issue of Pediatric Dermatology reports cutting-edge research into skin disorders for infants, children and teenagers, with an emphasis on atopic dermatitis. The official publication for the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD), this peer-reviewed bimonthly journal captures leading research in the field of children’s skin, hair and nail disorders to promote skin health across the United States and aid the development of new treatments for pediatric patients.
Research highlights from the May/June 2019 issue include:
Compared with the adult psoriasis population, knowledge about the incidence of comorbidities in the pediatric psoriasis population is limited. The researchers aimed to assess the prevalence and incidence of comorbidities, including psychiatric comorbidities, in patients with pediatric psoriasis. Ultimately, the incidence rates of many comorbid conditions were higher for patients with pediatric psoriasis compared with patients without pediatric psoriasis, and similar between patients with moderate‐to‐severe and mild pediatric psoriasis.
Economic Burden of Cutaneous Infections in Children and Adults with Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis patients are susceptible to developing cutaneous infections. Studies have shown that comorbidities have contributed significantly to increased health care utilization and costs; however, research into this area is lacking. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of skin infections on health care utilization and expenditures among patients with atopic dermatitis. Using a cross-sectional study, the researchers demonstrated that atopic dermatitis patients with cutaneous infections incurred more frequent visits to ambulatory clinics, the emergency department, and increased hospitalization; were given more prescriptions; and incurred significantly greater health care costs.
Children at elevated risk for melanoma due to family history of the disease are typically inconsistent with their approach to sun protection behaviors. To investigate this further, researchers distributed questionnaires to assess the perceived barriers and reported child use of sun protection. Research shows that children were bothered by implementing the behavior or often forgot. Parents perceive multiple barriers to sun protection, including less frequent use of sunscreen, long‐sleeved shirts, long pants, and shade. The study highlights the need for interventions among families and calls for strategies to address these common barriers to implementing child sun protection.
Additional studies in this issue investigate “Topical Timolol as Adjunct Therapy to Shorten Oral Propranolol Therapy for Infantile Hemangiomas”; “Treatment of Severe Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis with Methotrexate: A Retrospective Review”; “Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) in a Cohort of Asian Children” and “Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of 0.1% Adapalene Gel and 0.025% Tretinoin Cream in the Treatment of Childhood Acanthosis Nigricans”.
To request full copies of the studies or to schedule an interview with the authors, please contact Alissa Karpick atalissa@rosengrouppr.com.
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About the Society for Pediatric Dermatology
The Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) is the only national organization in the U.S. specifically dedicated to the field of pediatric dermatology. A growing specialty in the world of children’s health, SPD seeks to promote skin health across the globe and develop new treatments for pediatric patients. SPD publishes Pediatric Dermatology, an academic journal which shares research on various aspects of pediatric care. New research studies are also regularly released through SPD’s research arm, the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA). SPD was founded in 1975 and currently has over 1,200 members worldwide, with backgrounds in a variety of areas including hereditary skin disease, pediatric skin cancer, laser and surgical treatments, and general pediatric dermatology. Follow SPD on Facebook and Twitter.