pediatric: Research & Clinical Takeaways

When patch testing children in Europe, consider a core set of 18 frequent allergens—dominated by metals, fragrances, and preservatives—and also test...

In routine care for children under 12 with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, dupilumab was associated with greater improvements in signs and itch...

For infants, starting daily full‑body emollient before 9 weeks reduced physician‑diagnosed AD by about 7 percentage points by 24 months versus no...

A cohort study examined the association between pediatric vitiligo and auditory and ocular manifestations.

Pediatric HS often coexists with acne, obesity, and anxiety; screen for these and consider multidisciplinary care. Evidence for diabetes association...

In children, higher BMI and weight gain are associated with greater AD risk, while weight loss from overweight to normal weight is associated with...

Cross-sectional analysis of 2014–2018 National Health Interview Survey data examining whether parental e‑cigarette use is associated with atopic...

Do not rely solely on physician-rated severity or visibility to gauge impact. Routinely identify stigmatization and bullying and track change with...

Prioritize evaluation for learning and memory difficulties in children with AD who also have neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD or learning...

In children with AD, consider referral for allergic contact dermatitis evaluation and patch testing, as they show higher rates of positive patch...

Expect higher IBD risk—especially Crohn’s—in patients with AD, with risk increasing as AD severity worsens; in severe AD, the elevation is...

A cross-sectional study comparing Crohn disease prevalence in US pediatric patients with vs without hidradenitis suppurativa.

Instant noodle burns are a common share of pediatric scald admissions and, though smaller, still often need hospitalization and surgery; prevention...