The Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) is the only national organization in the United States specifically dedicated to the field of Pediatric Dermatology.
The Society's objective is to promote, develop, and advance education, research, and care of skin disease in all pediatric age groups. The organization holds meetings twice a year to educate physicians about advances in pediatric dermatology, help them support children with dermatological diseases, and improve their care.
What’s New
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COVID-19 Resources for Patients and Caregivers
SPD's COVID-19 Patient Perspectives handout is now available in English and Spanish. The Society also released a new member survey on COVID-19 Acral Ischemia/Perniosis in Children.
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Mentorship Awards + Resident/Fellow Research Award
Apply for all awards by May 29, 2020! SPD's Mentorship Awards program seeks to promote career development and cultivate mentorships between established pediatric dermatologists and residents/fellows/junior faculty. The SPD also offers a Medical Student Mentorship Award and Resident/Fellow Research Award!
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Spring 2020 PediDerm Pulse Newsletter
Featuring: President's Message, PeDRA Update, Research Corner, Funding Opportunities, Literature Review, Mentoring Moment, + more. The SPD's newsletter, PediDerm Pulse, can be found in the Members Only Area.
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Scars Patient Handout (English & Spanish Versions)
SPD offers a series of patient handouts aimed at providing reliable information to medical providers, patients, and families alike. Topics coming soon: herpes infection, food allergy and eczema, + vascular malformation
Latest Articles in Pediatric Dermatology
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Erythema multiforme‐like lesions in children and COVID‐19
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Chilblains in children in the setting of COVID‐19 pandemic
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Use of dermal fat grafts for treating anetoderma with lipoatrophy following involution of hemangiomas
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Pediatric psoriasis and association with cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidities: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
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Varicella‐like exanthem associated with COVID‐19 in an 8‐year‐old girl: A diagnostic clue?
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