GLOBAL DERMATOLOGY ESSENTIALS: Pediatric Dermatology

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Introducing the Pediatric Dermatology

This GD Essentials on Pediatric Dermatology is chaired by Professor Aleksandra Lesiak (Poland) and moderated by Dr. Mendrika Fifaliana RAKOTOARISAONA (Gloderm Mentee, Madagascar).

Prof. Aleksandra Lesiak presents on “Psoriasis in children: From guidelines to reality.” Learn about the chronic inflammatory disease affecting 3% of the population and its impact on children. Discover the most common type of psoriasis in childhood, treatment approaches, and the use of systemic and topical therapies. Prof. Lesiak, a renowned dermatology specialist and professor, brings extensive experience and expertise to the discussion.

Dr. Irene Lara Corrales provides an update on “Birthmarks: Monitoring and Recognition.” Explore the different types of birthmarks in newborns and young children, including hemangiomas and capillary malformations. Learn how to distinguish between various birthmarks and their potential associations with other abnormalities. Dr. Lara Corrales, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and a prominent figure in pediatric dermatology, will share her valuable insights and research findings.

About the Organizers.

This Essentials symposium is curated by the organizers of the World Skin Health Day | Guinea 2024. Introduced by the World Health Organization under the auspices of the International Society of Dermatology, the World Skin Health Day | Guinea 2023 hosted over 100 high-profile presentations accredited with 30 UEMS-EACCME® credits.

Essentials are hosted on Global Dermatology. Initiated in 2009, Global Dermatology empowers Dermatologists to engage with evidence-based resources, explore clinical cases, and deepen medical knowledge, right at the point of care. The GD App. provides a unique inquiry-based learning approach in skin health.

👥 Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge in pediatric dermatology. Mark your calendars and be part of this informative event! Stay tuned for updates regarding registration and detailed event information.

Psoriasis In Children From Guidelines To Reality

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects 3% of the general population and can lead to metabolic syndrome and depression. One-third of the cases start in childhood, where the most common type is plaque psoriasis, and the lesions are usually thinner and smaller in diameter, located on the scalp, face, and flexural area. Phototherapy or systemic treatment is recommended for moderate to severe cases. Topical therapy is directed mainly to mild cases, and off-label drugs are used for systemic treatment. TNF blockers, Adalimumab, Etanercept, IL-12/23 Ustekinumab, Ixekizumab, or Secukinumab are registered in children, but topical corticosteroids should be used with caution. Topical calcineurin inhibitors are used off-label for psoriasis on the face and skin folds.

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Introduction

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Q&A

Prof. Irene Lara Corrales MD (Canada)

Dr. Irene Lara-Corrales is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto and a staff physician in Pediatric Dermatology at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.

She completed her medical training and pediatric residency at the University of Costa Rica, in San Jose, Costa Rica and her pediatric dermatology training at the Hospital for Sick Children. She obtained a Master in Science degree from the University of Toronto.

Update On Birthmarks

The presentation is on monitoring and recognizing different types of birthmarks in newborns and young children. The talk reviews the various types of birthmarks, including red, blue, brown, and orange or tan birthmarks. It discusses the importance of distinguishing between infantile hemangiomas and congenital hemangiomas and recognizing special types of hemangiomas, such as plaque-like hemangiomas and segmental hemangiomas, which may require further workup. The presentation also mentions the need to recognize capillary malformations and other possible associations, such as spinal column, urinary tract, or anogenital system abnormalities.

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