Does pediatric psoriasis increase cancer risk? (VIDEO)

Caregivers and parents should feel empowered to protect their children with sun-safe practices that include sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, and sun-safe activities.

Contemporary Pediatrics sits down exclusively with Sheila Fallon Friedlander, MD, a professor dermatology and pediatrics, to discuss the one key condition for which she believes community pediatricians should be especially aware-hemangiomas.

According to new study data presented at the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, dupilumab (dupixent; Sanofi and Regeneron) demonstrated positive safety and efficacy results for up to 1 year in infants and preschool-age children with atopic dermatitis.

Dr Jon E. Grant talks about the genetics, neurobiology, and cognitive processes of body-focused repetitive behaviors, which include trichotillomania, skin picking, and other behaviors.

A decision from the federal agency is expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.

The FDA has approved lutetium Lu 177 dotatate for pediatric patients with somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.