Dermatology News

A 2-year-old girl with a history of maple syrup urine disease presented to the dermatology clinic with an ongoing diaper rash.

In this video, Infectious Diseases in Children Editorial Board Member Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, discusses a new virtual pediatric dermatology meeting that will be held June 27.

Boston Children’s Hospital, once again, has claimed the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings for Best Children’s Hospital.

Nearly 70% of pediatric patients with periorificial dermatitis who underwent topical calcineurin inhibitor monotherapy showed a complete response, according to a study.

Dupixent has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in children aged 6 to 11 years, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi announced in a press release.

Patients with pediatric psoriasis who were treated with biologics did not have a greater risk for serious infection than those treated with nonbiologics or phototherapy, according to a study.

Kawasaki disease was first characterized in the late 1960s and was previously called “mucocutaneous lymph node disease.” Recently, hospitals in several countries have reported children with Kawasaki-like symptoms possibly associated with COVID-19. We have seen a few cases at my hospital, and they can be quite challenging.

As the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask or facial covering has been touted as one way to combat the spread of the virus. Most public places, such as grocery stores and essential locations, have now mandated customers and visitors must cover their mouth and nose. Meanwhile, health care providers and those who work in health care facilities have to wear full personal protective equipment, including a mask, for the duration of their shift.

A 3-year old boy presented to the ED for evaluation of an itchy rash. One week before presentation, he had complained of ear pain and was prescribed amoxicillin by his pediatrician for otitis media. A week later, he developed rhinorrhea, cough and a pruritic rash. The rash started on his hands and feet, then spread to his trunk and extremities. Some lesions seemed to disappear within a few hours. His hands and feet became swollen, and he developed pain with ambulation, prompting the ED visit for evaluation.

In a letter, AAP President Sara H. Goza, MD, FAAP, asked HHS for “immediate, direct financial relief payments” for pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists “to keep practices open, pay staff, and procure needed supplies.”