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 … 
Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune disorder. Although its pathogenesis is not fully understood, AA involves CD8 T cell-mediated destruction of the hair follicle. Several treatment options exist; however, there is minimal evidence in the pediatric population. Currently, there are no curative treatments for AA. The literature suggests that Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors may be an effective t … 