Challenging Cases of Pediatric Alopecia
Treating alopecia in children requires some unique considerations. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference interviewed Dr. Michelle Oboite, assistant professor of clinical dermatology at Penn Medicine and an attending physician with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Watch as Dr. Oboite shares the unique types of hair loss to consider in children. Learn strate …
Treating alopecia in children requires some unique considerations. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference interviewed Dr. Michelle Oboite, assistant professor of clinical dermatology at Penn Medicine and an attending physician with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Watch as Dr. Oboite shares the unique types of hair loss to consider in children. Learn strate … 
JAK inhibitors have rapidly moved from investigational agents to important therapeutic options in pediatric dermatology, offering powerful control for conditions such as atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata. Yet their rising use brings practical clinical questions about patient selection, dosing, monitoring, and long‑term safety—questions that are especially urgent when treating children, who … 
At the most recent Skin of Color Update, we had the honor to learn about pediatric inflammatory skin conditions from the renowned Dr. Candrice Heath, triple board-certified dermatologist and Associate Professor at the Howard University Department of Dermatology and Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Pediatric dermatology exposure varies widely between residency programs. While some residents may plan to pursue a pediatric dermatology fellowship, the majority will not. Despite this, most dermatologists will see a mixture of children and adolescents in their clinic. Whether you plan to focus on complex medical dermatology, general dermatology, procedural work, or anything in between, developing … 
“Try to do something” is Dr. Candrice R. Heath’s motto for clinicians when treating pediatric vitiligo. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Heath, associate professor of dermatology at Howard University. Watch as Dr. Heath provides insight as a pediatric dermatologist into treating vitiligo in children. Learn why understanding the parent and patient …