Underdiagnosed and Undertreated: Pediatric Dermatology Pearls for Skin of Color
Diagnosing and treating pediatric patients with skin of color requires a nuanced eye and an understanding of unique psychosocial dynamics. At the latest Skin of Color Update (SOCU) conference, Dr. Karan Lal addressed these exact complexities. Written from the perspective of an attending dermatology resident, this summary breaks down Dr. Lal’s essential pearls across three major domains: pigmente …
Diagnosing and treating pediatric patients with skin of color requires a nuanced eye and an understanding of unique psychosocial dynamics. At the latest Skin of Color Update (SOCU) conference, Dr. Karan Lal addressed these exact complexities. Written from the perspective of an attending dermatology resident, this summary breaks down Dr. Lal’s essential pearls across three major domains: pigmente … Continue reading "Underdiagnosed and Undertreated: Pediatric Dermatology Pearls for Skin of Color"
Dermatology clinicians who treat inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color should have a keen eye. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell, assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Kenner-Bell shares what to look for when diagnosing inflammatory s … 
Dermatologic procedures in children can be stressful for the patient, parent and the clinician. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. A. Yasmine Kirkorian, chief of dermatology at Children’s National Hospital. Watch as Dr. Kirkorian shares four hot tips for procedures in kids. Find out why you might want to reconsider some … 
Which of the following medications would be used to treat the following condition?
A. MEK inhibitor
B. mTOR inhibitor
C. BRAF inhibitor
D. VEGF inhibitor
E. PD-1 inhibitor
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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 …