PeDRA Pearls

Episode Two: Non-Steroidal Alternatives. From TCIs to PDE4i and JAKis, the Acronyms Rage On.

The team is back to discuss non-steroidal medications for inflammatory skin disease in children.

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Episode One: Topical Steroids - The Double-Edged Sword

Join JiaDe (Jeff) Yu, MD, MS as he hosts a spirited discussion with Joy Wan, MD, and Peter Lio, MD about using topical steroids to treat skin disease in children.

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PeDRA is thrilled to welcome our new 2024-2025 PeDRA Fellow, Hannah Chang! Hannah is a third-year medical student at the University of Texas, Southwestern. As the PeDRA Fellow, she will support PeDRA educational initiatives and the PeDRA Board of Directors and looks forward to playing a key role in the upcoming PeDRA Annual Conference. Listen to Hannah’s inspiring journey from studying economics at the University of Pennsylvania to pursuing medical school and pediatric dermatology research. Plus, discover her many hidden talents along the way!

In episode three, the group discusses the challenges around researching this topic, and what kind of studies are still needed to address this question.

Disclosures:

Lisa Arkin, MD - no relevant disclosures

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD - no relevant disclosures

Denise Metry, MD - Receives author royalties for three hemangioma chapters in UpToDate

Maria G. Buethe, MD - no relevant disclosures

In episode two, Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield discusses the reasons laser therapy isn't used more often and the benefits of propranolol.

Disclosures:

Lisa Arkin, MD - no relevant disclosures

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD - no relevant disclosures

Denise Metry, MD - Receives author royalties for three hemangioma chapters in UpToDate

Maria G. Buethe, MD - no relevant disclosures

In the first episode of this three-part series, Dr. Denise Metry provides an overview of infantile hemangiomas and Dr. Arkin discusses the benefits of laser therapy.

Disclosures:

Lisa Arkin, MD - no relevant disclosures

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD - no relevant disclosures

Denise Metry, MD - Receives author royalties for three hemangioma chapters in UpToDate

Maria G. Buethe, MD - no relevant disclosures

Andrea Zaenglein, MD, and colleagues Sarah Horvath, MD, and Sara Gold, MD provide important information about how and why to counsel patients taking isotretinoin on the use of emergency contraception. This podcast reviews data gleaned from a 2022 PeDRA survey about the comfort level of pediatric dermatologists counseling patients taking isotretinoin about emergency contraception and the counseling and provision practices of those pediatric dermatologists. Listen to learn more. Click here to read the recent article Emergency Contraception for Patients Taking Isotretinoin published in JAMA Dermatology. For the survey results publication, please click here. Listeners can also learn more about the iPledge program by listening to a 2021 PeDRA Points of Discussion Podcast: Is iPledge Working? A Conversation on Isotretinoin.

In episode five, PeDRA Pub Club host Donglin Zhang, MD, and guest panelists, Stephen Humphrey, MD, Mary Larijani, MD, and Milie Fang, DO, discuss a recent PeDRA publication, Efficacy of a lay community health worker (promotoras de salud) program to improve adherence to emollients in Spanish-speaking Latin American pediatric patients in the United States with atopic dermatitis: A randomized, controlled, evaluator-blinded study. This study was published in Pediatric Dermatology in 2022. Whether you’re a longtime pediatric dermatologist, currently in training, or a patient or advocate who wants to learn more about the latest research in pediatric dermatology this podcast is for you. Through a structured roundtable discussion, listeners will gain valuable insight into publications relating to pediatric dermatology and understand what this research means for both patients and providers.

In episode five of Getting to Know Your Research, Dr. Amy Paller discusses the history and significance of the recently published article in JAMA Dermatology titled, Stigmatization and Mental Health Impact of Chronic Pediatric Skin Disorders. Tune in to learn more about the origins of PeDRA's first major study, referred to as The “Big” Study, and discover how it has paved the way for future large-scale research within the organization.

To listen to Dr. Paller's interview on the JAMA Dermatology Author Interviews podcast, please click here.

We’re thrilled to bring you a brand-new episode of Community Spotlight, highlighting the vibrant Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA). This remarkable organization supports dermatology nurses and nurse practitioners through a robust educational program and shares an inspiring origin story similar to PeDRA’s own humble beginnings.

Dermatology nurses are essential in the research community, making critical observations on the front lines of patient care that often lead to significant research projects. To honor and recognize the invaluable role nurses play in organizations like PeDRA, we're excited to offer a special PeDRA membership rate for DNA members now through July 31, 2024. Becoming a member of PeDRA opens doors to collaboration and participation in groundbreaking research. Connect with clinicians, investigators, patients, families, advocates, and partners with a shared vision of changing lives and healing children with skin disease through collaboration and discovery. Plus, members gain access to exclusive resources to conduct research and receive special rates to attend the PeDRA Annual Conference, taking place October 24-26, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ. We hope you will take advantage of this special opportunity for a discounted membership and join our community today! Click here to learn more about membership and mention the DNA Podcast in the “How did you hear about PeDRA?” on your application form to receive a special code.