Pediatric Psoriasis: A Rising Concern in Dermatology
The SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference in San Diego buzzed with anticipation as a series of renowned experts took the stage to educate DermPAs on trends, best practices and other relevant topics during the June educational event. Amidst the 30th anniversary festivities, one topic drew our collective focus: the alarming rise of pediatric psoriasis. Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, a respected pediatric dermatologist, led a pivotal session on this issue remotely. As I listened, my thoughts drifted to the young patients I've treated, their skin a canvas of discomfort and frustration. Pediatric psoriasis cases are undeniably on the upswing, placing us PAs at the forefront of this emerging challenge. Dr. Swanson detailed the contributing factors: genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, and enhanced diagnostic techniques. Her words served as a stark reality check for many in the room. Coverage: SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference, June 5-9, 2024, in San Diego, California Swift identification…
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March 12, 2018Ingenol mebutate (IngMeb) and diclofenac sodium (DS) are both approved…
Does “Wet Work”…
March 5, 2018Frequent hand washing with soap and water, use of antibacterial…
Doxycycline or Prednisolone?…
March 5, 2018Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a relatively rare blistering skin disorder…
Do Derm Consults…
February 26, 2018Cellulitis can be a costly infection for hospitals as studies…
Classic Gout Treatment…
February 26, 2018The benefits of colchicine have been reported for many years…
Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Does…
February 18, 2018There have been studies that show that pyoderma gangrenosum (PG)…
The Role of…
February 18, 2018So-called ‘hedgehog pathway inhibitors’ (HPI) such as vismodegib and sonidegib…
Do Tanning Salons…
February 12, 2018Forty-two states plus the District of Columbia have laws limiting…
Thalidomide for Cutaneous…
February 12, 2018Thalidomide shows promise for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) when…
Sports and Sunscreen:…
February 8, 2018Even though it is well known that using sunscreen reduces…
Man vs Machine:…
February 8, 2018Computers are the future, but does that apply to diagnostic…
Lab Monitoring For…
January 29, 2018Terbinafine is an effective systemic treatment for onychomycosis, a fungal…
Chronic Urticaria in…
January 29, 2018A small percentage of children are affected by chronic urticaria…
Does Topical Fluorouracil…
January 22, 2018Many patients are concerned about the cosmetic effects of photoaging,…
Navigating Informed Consent…
January 22, 2018Consent for procedures and understanding treatment options takes on some…
CALM Borders May…
January 16, 2018Café au lait macules (aka CALMs) tend to have borders…
Quantifying the Barriers…
January 16, 2018While demand for visits to the dermatology clinic are on…
Pediatric Keloids More…
January 8, 2018Keloids are thought to be rare in children as they…
Can Resiliency Mediate…
January 8, 2018Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is known to be correlated with a…
The Pediatric Microbiome…
January 2, 2018The connection between what bacterium are found in our microbiome…
The SDPA Responds…
January 25, 2017The latest edition of Dermatology News contains an opinion piece,…
SDPA Position Statement:…
December 12, 2016The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) Board of Directors…
Celebrating 50 Years…
October 5, 2016Exciting Times Are Here… Join the SDPA as We Celebrate…
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August 15, 2016In June 2016, the SDPA was represented by President Jennifer…
DermCare Team: SDPA…
February 26, 2015Today the SDPA sent the following response to the AAD.…
SDPA Rebuts Inaccurate…
August 13, 2014On August 11, 2014, the Journal of the American Medical…
SDPA Replies to…
August 12, 2014Recently the New York Times published an in-depth article about…
AAPA Vote Changes…
June 24, 2014by SDPA Immediate Past President, John Notabartolo, MPAS, PA-CBoston was…