PeDRA Pearls

In this mini Community Spotlight, PeDRA shines a light on The Association of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Inflammatory Diseases (AHSID). Learn about the work AHSID does for the patient and provider communities in an interview with founder and CEO Jasmine Espy.

AHSID has volunteer opportunities! If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to apply.

To view the video version of this interview, please click here.

Olivia Davies, MD discusses the findings of a recent publication – Hamartomas and midline anomalies in association with infantile hemangiomas, PHACE, and LUMBAR syndromes. To view the video version of this program, please click here. This program originally aired in June of 2020.

Listen now to a special PeDRA Publication Presentation about a recent collaborative publication in the British Journal of Dermatology. Alexis Sokoloff is a young woman living with Down syndrome and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and together with Dr. Jillian Rork, Morgan Dykman, and Gwen Sokoloff, she discusses the publication and shares what she wants providers to know about treating HS in the Down syndrome community.

Co-editors of Pediatric Dermatology, Lionel Bercovitch, MD, and Andrea Zaenglein, MD, and chair of PeDRA’s Outcomes Committee, Carrie Coughlin, MD, MPHS, offer guidance to reviewers on how to evaluate a manuscript and advice to authors on preparing a strong manuscript for submission. These skill sets are not only important for career success, but they help make a positive impact in the field of pediatric dermatology. To view the video version of this program, please click here. This program originally aired in July of 2022.

The Drugs and Bugs Focused Study Group presents a spirited conversation on whether Reactive Infectious Mucocutaneous Eruption (RIME) should be a separate condition from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). Moderated by Dr. Michele Ramien, Dr. Erin Mathes, and Dr. Yvonne Chiu debate RIME, SJS, and other blistering severe cutaneous adverse reactions. In this three-part miniseries, episode one presents the case for RIME, episode 2 states the case for SJS, and episode three is a moderated discussion between the two opposing sides to highlight the research still needed to come to a consensus, while also shedding light on active research in this area. The program originally aired in June of 2023.

Past PeDRA Research Fellowship Grant recipient, Angel D. Pagan Gonzalez, MD, presents this single-site research study about the success of Dupilumab in children and adolescents. Dupilumab Improves Clinical Scores in Children and Adolescents with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis. To view the video version of this presentation, please click here.

Blistering severe cutaneous adverse reaction in children: proposal for pediatric-focused clinical criteria. Dr. Michele Ramien summarizes a collaborative study on blistering severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR) in children. It’s very important to diagnose these reactions early and accurately as they can be life-threatening. The study created categories that are more appropriate for diagnosing pediatric patients than what existed in the past. Watch to learn more about the impact on patients and the next steps. To view the video version of this program please click here.

Happy New Year and welcome to the January 8 Monday Re-release: Maximizing Relationships! Learn about maximizing relationships between attendings and trainees. Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD, Cheryl Bayart, MD, and A. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD along with their trainees share their wisdom in this round table discussion about creating a research relationship that’s mutually beneficial for both attendings and trainees. This podcast originally aired in May 2023.

In episode four, Dr. Harper Price facilitates a dynamic conversation alongside Beth Drolet, MD, and Michael Howell, PhD, exploring the significance of investigator-initiated studies. They delve into the reasons behind its importance and provide insights on when and how to initiate such studies. The discussion emphasizes that collaborating with industry and spearheading a study can be a manageable and rewarding experience, dispelling any apprehensions.

Presented by the Acne and Hidradenitis Focused Study Group and moderated by Dr. Irene Lara-Corrales, Drs. A. Yasmine Kirkorian, and Izzy Andrews discuss the treatment options for pediatric hidradenitis suppurativa and highlight the research that is still needed to understand and treat this devasting disease effectively. Listen to learn more. The program originally aired in May of 2022.