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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New International Trainee/Early Career Travel Award
Apply by December 12, 2019 for this new SPD award! This initiative seeks to encourage participation among pediatric dermatologists from outside North America who want to attend the SPD Annual Meeting but would be unable to without financial assistance. The award includes paid meeting registration and coverage of hotel accommodations and transportation.
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Fall 2019 PediDerm Pulse Newsletter
Featuring: President's Message, PeDRA Update, Research Corner, Funding Opportunities, Literature Review, Mentoring Moment, + more. The fall 2019 issue of SPD's newsletter, PediDerm Pulse, can be found in the Members Only Area.
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Keratosis Pilaris 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: pigmentary mosaicism, scars, herpes infection, food allergy and eczema, + vascular malformation
Latest Articles in Pediatric Dermatology
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A PIK3CA mutation in an acquired capillary malformation
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Clinical course of porokeratosis ptychotropica over 7 years in an otherwise healthy child
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Surgical excision combined with fully ablative carbon dioxide laser therapy and triamcinolone injections as a potential treatment for keloids in children
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Primary cutaneous alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in an adolescent – A challenging diagnosis
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Diaper dermatitis prevalence and severity: Global perspective on the impact of caregiver behavior
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