Pediatric dermatology update: New research offers insight into psoriasis, alopecia

LAS VEGAS – Children are presenting with TNF inhibitor–induced psoriasis.

Spotting immunodeficiency in the pediatric dermatology clinic

SEATTLE – The distribution of the rash can be distinctive.

Acne before puberty: When to treat, when to worry

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Watch out for “masqueraders” and signs of hormone trouble.

Patch testing in atopic dermatitis: when and how

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “Recent data are calling into question old dogmas and reshaping the way we think about this.”

Don’t miss baby scabies

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Scratching is not a sign of scabies in infants.

How to manage infected eczema in children

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – UCSD’s Dr. Eichenfield shared his treatment approach in a pearl-filled interview.

Rhymin’ pediatric dermatologist provides Demodex tips

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “One of the things that we never used to see in kids, but now I see all the time, probably because I’m looking for it, is Demodex.”

Fewer hypos with CGM in routine pediatric T1DM care

BERLIN – In the first year after the initiation of continuous glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia episodes needing external help were significantly reduced.

Consider omitting CSF testing in older, low-risk febrile infants

To confirm the safety of omitting CSF testing in low-risk febrile infants older than 28 days, a prospective study will be needed.

Children with poor cardiorespiratory fitness have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in adulthood can be calculated by measuring cardiorespiratory fitness in childhood.

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