PeDRA Pearls

PeDRA's Education Focused Study Group presents a three-part series on the newly proposed pediatric dermatology residency track. Join moderator Leah Lalor, MD , along with guests Esteban Fernandez Faith, MD, Ilona Frieden, MD, and Joy Mosser, MD, as they explore the current state of the pediatric dermatology workforce, the history of pediatric dermatology training programs, details of the proposed...

In episode three of Unraveling HS, Brindley Brooks, Founder and Executive Director of HS Connect, and Dr. Ginette Okoye, Professor of Dermatology at Howard University, discuss the future of research and the importance of integrating the patient voice in research and clinical trials. Please click here to learn more about the resources HS Connect can offer patients and caregivers. The HS Foundation...

The weekly update is here: PeDRA Annual Conference Registration - October 24-26, Phoenix, AZ Dash for Discovery Fun Run Consensus Grant Q&A Unraveling HS Podcast

Welcome to the PeDRA Monday update! This is a quick way to get caught up on all the exciting things happening within PeDRA that you might have missed! Links referenced in this recording are as follows: PeDRA Conference Registration Consensus Grant Program and Q&A Sign-Up Conversations with Collaborators Podcast Dash for Discovery Fun Run

In this interview, PeDRA and Sanofi discuss how they are working together to advance pediatric dermatology research, combining their expertise and resources to drive innovation and improve care for children affected by skin diseases. Through this collaboration, they aim to support groundbreaking studies, foster new treatments, and provide greater opportunities for researchers to address unmet need...

In episode seven, PeDRA Pub Club host Hannah Chang, and guest panelists, Holly Neale, MD, and Emily Croce, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC discuss a recent PeDRA publication, Trends in Health Care Utilization Among United States Children With Eczema by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Ethnicity: National Health Interview Survey 2006-2018 published in Pediatric Dermatology in 2023.

We're thrilled to kick off our inaugural episode with Dr. Chudy Nduaka, the Therapeutic Area Head of Dermatology at AbbVie's U.S. Medical Affairs. Dr. Nduaka's journey into medicine was inspired by his childhood in Nigeria, driving his passion to develop therapies for those in need. Tune in to hear about his remarkable work and discover the exciting opportunities for PeDRA investigators to collabo...

In episode seven of Getting to Know Your Research, Dr. Dawn Eichenfield and Dr. Jennifer Sui discuss their 2022 PeDRA Research Fellowship project titled Characterization of non-coding genetic loci and transcription factors that drive the development of linear morphea . Listen to learn about the many collaborations needed to propel a study like this.

In episode six, 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, Presenting Characteristics and Progression of Pediatric On-Set Morphea published in Pediatric Dermatology in 2023. Whether you’re a longtime pediatric dermatologist, currently in training, or a patient or advocate who wants to...

Episode Three: Non-Prescriptions and Just Over the Horizon Drs. Yu, Wan, and Lio team up for one final discussion about upcoming therapies and research gaps. Please click here for a list of guest disclosures.

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. Please click here for a list of guest disclosures.

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. Please click here for a list of guest disclosures.

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 a...

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

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...

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 disclosu...

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,...

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 c...

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-...

In case you missed the annual Society for Investigative Dermatology meeting in May 2024 in Dallas, TX, PeDRA's Executive Director, Mike Siegel, PhD, and Carrie Coughlin, MD, MPHS are here with a recap of the meeting as well as the PeDRA session. Dr. Coughlin is a pediatric dermatologist, and Associate Professor of Dermatology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She also serve...

In episode four, PeDRA Pub Club host, Donglin Zhang and guest panelists, Stephen Humphrey, MD, Mary Larijani, MD, and Milie Fang, DO, discuss a recent PeDRA publication, Survey of Pediatric Dermatologist Views on Treatment for Alopecia Areata. This survey was published in JAAD International in December of 2023. Whether you’re a longtime pediatric dermatologist, currently in training, or a patient...

In episode four of Getting to Know Your Research, Dr. Lucinda Kohn and fourth-year medical student Micah Pascual discuss their 2022 PeDRA Research Fellowship project titled Daxpe: Native Skin Health Survey . Listen to learn more about how to design and implement a survey that aims to understand the needs of an underserved community.

In the second episode of Unraveling HS, program hosts Dr. Colleen Cotton and Dr. Irene Lara-Corrales are joined by expert panelists Dr. Jennifer Ruth, Dr. Jennifer Hsiao, and Dr. Rebecca Levy to examine five distinct HS cases. Listen in as they share insights on biosimilars, HS in Down syndrome, and managing comorbidities in both multidisciplinary and non-multidisciplinary clinical settings.

In episode three, PeDRA Pub Club host, Donglin Zhang and guest panelists, Christina Boull, MD, Diana Reusch, MD, and Cristina Foschi, MD, discuss a recent PeDRA publication, Successful Use of Telemedicine for Evaluation of Infantile Hemangiomas during the Early COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study . This study was originally published in June 2022 in Pediatric Dermatology. Whether you’re a l...