SPD Members in the News

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September 2024

BabyCenter: 6 Best Diapers for Sensitive Skin of 2024 that Prevent Rashes and Blowouts
Feat. SPD Member Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

August 2024

Pure Wow: We Ask a Dermatologist: What’s the Difference Between Kid and Adult Shampoo?
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair, Thy Huynh, MD | Syndicated to AOL & Yahoo! Life

Prevention: Derms Share 7 Ways to Get Rid of Smile Lines and How to Prevent Them From Forming
Feat. SPD Member, Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD | Syndicated to AOL, MSN, & Yahoo! Life

July 2024

NY Post: I’m a Doctor — I Swear by These 3 Wellness Hacks
Feat. SPD Member, Sheilagh Maguiness, MD | Syndicated to Yahoo! Life

2024 SPD Annual Meeting Coverage

AT-A-GLANCE RECAPS

Dermatology Times: Previewing the 2024 Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting: What to Expect | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Post-Meeting Recap

American Journal of Managed Care: Why Meetings Like SPD 2024 Are Important for Advancing Pediatric Dermatology

COVERAGE FEATURING SPD MEMBERS

Medscape: Adolescents With Vitiligo Achieve Higher Repigmentation Rates With Topical Ruxolitinib Than Adults
Feat. SPD Member David Rosmarin, MD

American Journal of Managed Care: Challenges of Corticosteroid Use in Pediatric Skin Conditions
Feat. SPD Member Jennifer Miller, MD

Medscape: Consider Emergency Contraception for Teens With Acne
Feat. SPD Member Andrea Zaenglein, MD

MDEdge: Consider Risks, Toxicity of Some Topical Ingredients in Infants, Young Children
Feat. SPD Member Lawrence Schachner, MD

Medscape: Consider Storybooks to Help Children Cope With Skin Condition
Feat. SPD Member Sonia Havele, MD | Syndicated to MDEdge

Dermatology Times: The Current Topical Landscape for Pediatric Patients
Feat. SPD Member Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD

Dermatology Times: The Cutaneous Connection: Intervening in AD Progression for Pediatric Patients
Feat. SPD Member Peter Lio, MD

American Journal of Managed Care: Dr. Peter Lio Discusses Factors Impacting Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Disease Course
Feat. SPD Member Peter Lio, MD

American Journal of Managed Care: Faye Brown Explains How Technology Can Be Used to Elevate Dermatology Triage Systems
Feat. SPD Member Faye Brown, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Dermatology Times: Finding and Prioritizing Joy in the Pediatric Dermatology Specialty
Feat. SPD Member Meena Julapalli, MD

American Journal of Managed Care: Friendly Debates Spark Discussion on Infantile Hemangioma, Vitiligo, and Atopic Dermatitis
Feat. SPD Member Sarah Chamlin, MD

American Journal of Managed Care: Kelly Harris Shares How Health Systems Can Implement Mobile Care Units for Dermatology
Feat. SPD Member Kelly Harris, APRN

Medscape: Incorporating AI Into Everyday Practice: Tips From a Pediatric Dermatologist
Feat. SPD Member Albert Yan, MD

Dermatology Times: Managing Your Pediatric Dermatology Practice and Life
Feat. SPD Members Brandie Metz, MD and Megha Tollefson, MD

Dermatology Times: Phase 3 Ruxolitinib Study Shows Higher Rates of Adolescent Repigmentation
Feat. SPD Member David Rosmarin, MD

Dermatology Times: Podcast - Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Feat. SPD Member Albert Yan, MD, FAAP, FAAD

Dermatology Times: Q&A: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pearls for Pediatric Dermatology
Feat. SPD Member Anthony Mancini, MD, FAAP, FAAD

American Journal of Managed Care: Rebecca Flynn Notes How NPs, APPs Can Improve Triage Systems in Pediatric Dermatology Clinics
Feat. SPD Member Rebecca Flynn, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Dermatology Times: Reflections on Decision-Making in Pediatric Dermatology
Feat. SPD Members Aimee Smidt, MD, and Raegan Hunt, MD, PhD

American Journal of Managed Care: Research Explores Novel Insights on Pediatric Hair Loss
Feat. SPD Annual Meeting

American Journal of Managed Care: Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting Sets Focus on Topical Treatments, Technology
Feat. SPD Annual Meeting

American Journal of Managed Care: Corticosteroids vs Noncorticosteroids in Pediatric Dermatology: Challenges and Consideration
Feat. SPD Annual Meeting | Syndicated to ReachMD

Managed Healthcare Executive: CMS Assigns Reimbursement Code for Investigative Cell Therapy
Feat. SPD Annual Meeting

Dermatology Times: Taking an Aggressive Treatment Approach to Progressive Vitiligo
Feat. SPD Member Nanette Silverberg, MD

American Journal of Managed Care: The Roles of Patient Education, Caregivers, and Technology in Improving Dermatology Care
Feat. SPD Member Nichole Halliburton, APRN, CNP

American Journal of Managed Care: Timothy Caulfield on Enhancing Information Dissemination in Pediatric Dermatology
Feat. SPD Member Timothy Caulfield, JD

American Journal of Managed Care: Timothy Caulfield Previews SPD 2024 Session on Misinformation in Pediatric Dermatology
Feat. SPD Member Timothy Caulfield, JD

American Journal of Managed Care: Using Biologic Therapies Safely in Pediatric Patients With Skin Conditions
Feat. SPD VP of Marketing and Communications Stephen Humphrey, MD, FAAD

American Journal of Managed Care: Ways to Use Nonsteroidal Topical Therapies in the Treatment of Skin Conditions
Feat. SPD Member Nnenna Agim, MD, FAAD | Syndicated to Reach MD

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Dermatology Times: AICHI Study Reveals High Prevalence of Pediatric Axillary Hyperhidrosis in Japan and Promising Results with Sofpironium Bromide Gel

American Journal of Managed Care: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Causes Psychosocial Impact in Children

Dermatology Times: Ixekizumab Yields Early, Sustained Improvements to Quality of Life Measures in Pediatric Patients With Plaque Psoriasis

Medscape: Kids With Obesity at Higher Risk for Skin Conditions

Dermatology Times: Nonthermal Atmospheric Plasma Deemed Safe, Efficacious in Pediatric Verruca Vulgaris and Molluscum Contagiosum

Dermatology Times: Oleogel-S10 Proves Effective in Decreasing Dressing Change Frequency and Costs for Epidermolysis Bullosa Patients

American Journal of Managed Care: Ruxolitinib Cream Dose Safe, Effective in Children With Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo

Dermatology Times: Tapinarof Cream 1% Demonstrates Efficacy in Treating Atopic Dermatitis in Young Patients with Skin of Color

Dermatology Times: Topical Isotretinoin Shows Promise in Phase 3 ASCEND Trial for Congenital Ichthyosis

June 2024

Media Planet/USA Today Print: Decoding Newborn Rashes: A Guide for New (And Experienced) Parents
Feat. SPD Member, Jeff (JiaDe) Yu, MD

Mediaplanet/USA Today Print: Why the Right Ointment Is Key to Combating Diaper Rash
Feat. Diaper Rash Patient Perspectives Handout

May 2024

CBS News: What Is Hypochlorous Acid? The Ingredient Hyped as an Acne Hack, Explained by Dermatologists
Feat. SPD President Sheilagh Maguiness, MD

Glamour: 7 Best Baby Lotions, Approved by Pediatric Dermatologists and Moms
Feat. SPD President Sheilagh Maguiness, MD & SPD Member Shehla Admani, MD

Glamour: 8 Best Baby Shampoos, Approved by Pediatric Dermatologists & Moms
Feat. SPD President Sheilagh Maguiness, MD & SPD Member Shehla Admani, MD

April 2024

CBS News: Is "All-Body" Deodorant Necessary? Dermatologists Weigh In on Latest Product Trend
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD | Syndicated to: CBS Boston, CBS Chicago, CBS Colorado, CBS Detroit, CBS Minnesota, CBS Sacramento, CBS San Francisco, WFMY News (NC), WLTX (SC)

Fortune: Dermatologists Say Girls Are Getting Rashes and Worse from Beauty Products Pitched by Influencers and That It ‘Needs to Be Addressed’
Feat. SPD President Sheilagh Maguiness, MD | Syndicated to Yahoo! Finance

MDEdge: What’s ‘Tried and True’ in Atopic Dermatitis? An Expert Reflects
Feat. SPD Member Lawrence Eichenfield, MD & Pre-AAD Meeting Coverage

Best Products: The Best Baby Lotion to Keep Your Little's Skin Soft
Feat. SPD President Sheilagh Maguiness, MD

March 2024

KBOO-FM Portland: The Children’s Hour Kids Public Radio
Feat. SPD Member Adnan Mir, MD | Syndicated to WVXU Cincinnati NPR

The Bump: 7 Best Baby Lotions, Tested by a Mom of Four
Feat. SPD President Sheilagh Maguiness, MD

SheKnows: Dermatologists Say These Are the 9 Best Sunscreens for Babies & Their Sensitive Skin
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD | Syndicated to Yahoo Life

Pre-AAD Meeting Coverage

HCPLive: What Pz-cel, B-VEC Each Bring to Recessive DEB
Feat. SPD Member Amy Paller, MD | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

HCPLive: Comparing New Therapies for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Feat. SPD Member Joyce Teng, MD, PhD | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

ConsultantLive: Minimizing Painful Pediatric Dermatologic Procedures
Feat. SPD Member Peter Lio, MD | Syndicated to HCPLive

MDEdge: What’s ‘Tried and True’ in Atopic Dermatitis? An Expert Reflects
Feat. SPD Member Lawrence Eichenfield, MD

HCPLive: Clinical Quiz: Pediatric Acne Treatment Recommendations | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

ConsultantLive: The Prospect of Pz-cel in RDEB Treatment | Syndicated to HCPLive

HCPLive: Gene, Cell Therapies and Advanced Rare Disease Talk at Pre-AAD 2024
Feat. SPD Member Joyce Teng, MD, PhD | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

ConsultantLive: Reviewing New Molluscum Therapies
Feat. SPD Member Nanette Silverberg, MD | Syndicated to HCPLive

ConsultantLive: How Gene and Cell Therapy Is Developing in Dermatology | Syndicated to HCPLive

ConsultantLive: Celebrating 30 Years of Camp Discovery
Feat. SPD Member Susan Boiko, MD | Syndicated to HCPLive

HCPLive: Clinical Quiz: Methotrexate for Pediatric Dermatoses | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

HCPLive: 3 Tried and True Methods of Pediatric Eczema Management
Feat. SPD Member Lawrence Eichenfield, MD | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

ConsultantLive: Clinical Quiz: Diagnosing Epidermolysis Bullosa | Syndicated to HCPLive

February 2024

Dermatology Times: Delivering on Diversity in Clinical Trials: Getting Started
Feat. SPD

January 2024

Babylist: Best Baby Lotions of 2024
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

December 2023

Dermatology Times: Dermatology Times 2023 In Review: Atopic Dermatitis
Feat. Coverage from the SPD Annual Meeting

Dermatology Times: ​​2023 Cutaneous Connection Podcasts In Review
Feat. Coverage from the SPD Annual Meeting

November 2023

Pop Sugar: The 9 Best Baby Wipes, According to Pediatricians and Parents
Feat. SPD Member Dr. Jeff (JiaDe) Yu, MD, MS

Contemporary Pediatrics: Most-Viewed Articles on Contemporary Pediatrics from August to October, 2023
Feat. SPD

October 2023

CBS News: Paris Is Having A Bedbug Outbreak. Here's Expert Advice On How To Protect Yourself While Traveling
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD | Syndicated to: AOL, Yahoo! Lifestyle, CBS Detroit, CBS Boston, CBS San Francisco, CBS Sacramento, CBS Minnesota & CBS Colorado

HCP Live: Jeff Yu, MD Facts to Remember for Eczema Awareness Month
Feat. SPD Website & Spd Member Jeff (JiaDe) Yu, MD, MS | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

HCP Live: What Would FDA Approval of Tapinarof Mean for Patients with Eczema?
Feat: SPD Member Jeff (JiaDe) Yu, MD, MS | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

Prevention: How to Get Rid of Smile Lines, According to Dermatologists
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair, Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD | Syndicated to Yahoo! Lifestyle

September 2023

Dermatology Times: ICYMI: Atopic Dermatitis Insight at SPD
Feat. Coverage from the SPD Annual Meeting

Dermatology Times: A Look Back at Summer Conferences and Coverage
Feat. SPD Annual Meeting Highlights

August 2023

MDEdge: Study Highlights Diagnostic Challenges of Differentiating Lichen Sclerosus From Vitiligo
Feat. SPD Member Kaiane Habeshian, MD

Consumer Reports: Should Babies Wear Insect Repellent?
Feat. SPD President Sheilagh Maguiness, MD

Healio: Minnesota-Based Dermatologist to Lead Society for Pediatric Dermatology as New President
Feat. SPD President Sheilagh Maguiness, MD

Discovering Dermatology Times: August 2023 Print Issue
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD and SPD Member Jane Bellet, MD

July 2023

Annual Meeting Coverage

June 2023

HCPLive: New Research, Therapies for Patients with Scleroderma | Syndicated to ConsultantLive
Feat. SPD Member Lisa Arkin, MD

Healio: Q&A: What to Know About Dry Skin During Summer
Feat. SPD External Marketing Committee Chair, Stephen Humphrey, MD

May 2023

DermWorld: Parsing Pediatric Contact Allergens
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair, Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD with SPD Members JiaDe (Jeff) Yu, MD, FAAD, Anna Yasmine Kirkorian, MD, FAAD, & Kari Martin, MD, FAAD

April 2023

HCP Live: Pursuing Pediatric Dermatology: Mentorship Experiences in Medical School + Experiences Treating Epidermolysis Bullosa
Feat. SPD 2022 Medical Student Mentorship Award Recipient, Brenda Abreu Molnar

Pre-AAD Coverage

March 2023

Healio: BRAF, MEK Inhibitors ‘Saving Lives’ as Histiocytic Disorder Treatment

Healio: Genomics Increase Accuracy in Pediatric Melanoma Diagnosis

HCPLive: Caitlin Treuting: Medical Photography Grows in Pediatric Dermatology | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

HCPLive: Alberto Pappo, MD: Why Pediatric Melanoma Diagnosis Is In Flux | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

February 2023

HCPLive: Underrepresented in Medicine: Increasing Diversity in Pediatric Dermatology
Feat. SPD Member Victoria Barrio, MD and 2022 SPD Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Award Winner, Fabiana Castro Porto Silva Lopes, MD

Scripps News: Cosmetic Product Regulation Is Getting a Makeover in the US
Feat. SPD President-Elect Sheilagh Maguinness, MD

Pregnancy & Newborn: 7 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Eczema
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair, Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD and SPD President-Elect, Sheilagh Maguiness, MD

January 2023

HCPLive: Learning About Genotypes, Phenotypes of Epidermolysis Bullosa | Experience Treating Patients with ‘Butterfly Disease’ Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

MedScape: Topical Gene Therapy Heals Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Wounds
Feat. Coverage from the SPD Annual Meeting

HCPLive: Cosmetic Complications and Safety Regulations in Dermatology
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

December 2022

Media Planet/ LA Times: Tips for Navigating Winter Skincare Woes
Feat. SPD External Marketing Committee Chair, Stephen Humphrey, MD

Practical Dermatology: Assessing the Pediatric Dermatology Workforce
Feat. SPD Workforce Committee Chair, Jennifer Schoch, MD, FAAD

HCPLive: Relationship Between Psoriasis and the Skin, Gut Microbiome | Psoriasis Treatment Advances, Spesolimab for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

HCPLive: Allergens in Personal Care Products, Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Rocatinlimab | Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Maintaining Our Armor in 2022
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

November 2022

HCPLive: Topical Berdazimer Gel for Patients with Molluscum Contagiosum
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

Washington Parent: How to Treat Common Skin Disorders in Children
Feat. SPD Web Resources

October 2022

HCP Live: Hair Product Recall, Benzene Exposure, Ruxolitinib for Nonsegmental Vitiligo
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair, Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

HCP Live: Preferred Treatments for Adult Plaque Psoriasis Patients
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair, Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

HCP Live: Eczema Awareness Month and FDA Approval of Dupilumab
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair, Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

Parents: Baby Skincare Basics All First-Time Parents Should Know
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair, Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

September 2022

Dermatology Times: Innovation Leads to “Windfall” in Dermatology
Feat. SPD International Outreach & Global Alliances Chair Teresa Garcia-Romero, MD, MPH

Healthline: Here Are the Most Common Suntan Myths and How They Can Affect Your Health
Feat. SPD Sun Care Tips

Practical Dermatology: Society for Pediatric Dermatology Issues Statement on Monkeypox
Feat. SPD Statement on Monkeypox

Healthline: The Hidden Costs of Alopecia Areata
Feat. SPD Alopecia Areata Resources

August 2022

Medscape: Treatment Options Limited for Skin-Picking, Hair-Pulling Disorders
Feat. SPD Member Jon Grant, MD, JD, MPH | Syndicated to MDEdge

MDEdge: Cultural Humility Required to Optimize Treatment of Eczema Patients With Skin of Color
Feat. SPD Member Candrice Heath, MD

Healthline: Olympic Swimmer Ryan Murphy Opens Up About Living with Eczema
Feat. SPD Member Adnan Mir, MD, PhD

Practical Dermatology: Ongoing Needs in Pediatric Skin of Color - An Update
Feat. SPD Member Brandi Kenner-Bell, MD

July 2022

HCPLive: Reframing the Mindset of UV Exposure and Tanning Methods
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

HCPLive: Combatting "Skyrocketing" Skin Cancer Rates with UV Safety Measures

HCPLive: FDA Approves Ruxolitinib Cream 1.5% for Nonsegmental Vitiligo

Romper: Can You Be Allergic to Mosquito Bites?
Feat. SPD External Marketing Committee Chair Stephen Humphrey, MD

HCPLive: Exploring New Laser Treatments for Acne
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO | Syndicated to ConsultantLive

Romper: 5 Reasons Mosquitos are Biting Your Kid, According to Science
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

Practical Dermatology: An Update on AD Treatments for Pediatric Patients
Feat. SPD Member Richard Antaya, MD

Annual Meeting Coverage

Annual Meeting Coverage

June 2022

NBC News Select: 8 Best Sunscreens for Kids, According to Dermatologists
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

HCPLive: Dermatologists Discuss the FDA Approval of Baricitinib for Alopecia Areata
Feat. SPD Member Lisa Arkin, MD & SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO
Syndicated to ConsultantLive & Title Press

Girls’ Life: The Solutions to All Your Summer Skin Problems
Feat. SPD Member and Pre-AAD Course Director, Elena Hawryluk, MD, PhD

HCPLive: Ruxolitinib Cream a "True Medical Breakthrough" for Vitiligo
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO
Syndicated to ConsultantLive

HCPLive: Managing Vitiligo in Pediatric Patients
Feat. SPD Member Lisa Arkin, MD

HCPLive: Advancements in Scleroderma Treatment Strategies
Feat. SPD Member Lisa Arkin, MD

HCPLive: Diagnosing and Treating Pediatric Scleroderma
Feat. SPD Fellowship Directors Chair Kelly Cordoro, MD

HCPLive: Multi-System Approaches for Treating Pediatric Morphea
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

Everyday Health: How to Beat Eczema Pain
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

May 2022

Sunday Edit: Can Vitamin C Cause Acne?
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

Girls' Life Magazine (Summer Print Edition): Summer Skin Sitch? We Just Solved It
Feat. SPD Member and Pre-AAD Course Director, Elena Hawryluk, MD, PhD

CNET: Sunscreen Safety for Babies: When It's Safe to Use, Application Tips and How to Treat Sunburns
Feat. SPD Past-President Andrea Zaenglein, MD

April 2022

The Dermatology Digest: A New Era for Treating Pediatric Skin Disease
Feat. SPD Member and Pre-AAD Meeting Session Presenter Richard Antaya, MD

The Dermatology Digest: Tips for Avoiding Common Sources of Pediatric Allergen Contact Dermatitis
Feat. SPD Member and Pre-AAD Meeting Session Presenter JiaDe Yu, MD

HCPLive: Exploring New Possibilities in Vitiligo Therapy
Feat. SPD Teledermatology Committee Chair Sarah Asch, MD

HCPLive: Improving Vitiligo Diagnosis and Therapies
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

HCPLive: Detailing Rosacea Subtypes, Severity and Treatment
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

Everyday Health: Eczema Linked to Potential for Other Health Problems
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

March 2022

Livestrong: The 6 Best Soaps for Body Odor
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

HCPLive: Coverage of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology's 2022 Pre-AAD Meeting
Feat. SPD Member and Pre-AAD Course Director, Elena Hawryluk, MD, PhD

HCPLive: Championing Women in Health Care
Feat. SPD VP of Education & Career Development Heather Brandling-Bennett, MD

February 2022

HCPLive: 4 Clinicians Explain Issues in Vitiligo and Skin of Color
Feat. SPD Member Arianna Yanes, MD

HCPLive: Improving the Healthcare System for African American Patients + DocTalk Podcast
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

Baby Center: Best Dandruff Shampoos for Kids
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

Contemporary Pediatrics: Best Practices for Treating MASKNE in Children and Adolescents
Feat. SPD Member Alanna Bree, MD

HCPLive: How the Nancy Esterly Pediatric Dermatology Visiting Lectureship Program Promotes Diversity
Feat. SPD Members Jane Bellet, MD, and Buddy Cohen, MD

HCPLive: Achieving Racial Equality in Dermatology Care
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

January 2022

The Zoe Report: The Best Bath Bombs for Sensitive Skin
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

HCPLive: Nanette B. Silverberg, MD: Diversifying Dermatology Studies
Feat. SPD Member Nanette Silverberg, MD

CroKids: Best Shampoo for Kids
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

December 2021

Business Insider: How to Use Olive Oil to Prevent Split Ends and Moisturize Hair, According to a Stylist and Dermatologists
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

The List: TikTok Beauty Trends That Can Ruin Your Skin
Feat. SPD Member Karan Lal, DO

MDedge Dermatology: Study Finds Nadolol Noninferior to Propranolol for Infantile Hemangiomas
Feat. SPD Member Elena Pope, MD

HCPLive: Nanette B. Silverberg, MD: The Prevalence of Vitiligo in Pediatric Patients
Feat. SPD Member Nanette Silverberg, MD

Colorado Parent Magazine: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Winter Skin
Feat. SPD Member Carla Torres-Zegarra, MD

HCPLive: Detailing Racial Disparities in Dermatology at Health Care Crossroad
Feat. SPD Member Nanette Silverberg, MD

November 2021

MDedge Dermatology: Update on the Pediatric Dermatology Workforce Shortage
Feat. SPD Member Teresa Wright, MD

October 2021

Mr. Dad: Pediatric Skin Conditions + Healing After Trauma
Feat. SPD Member Adnan Mir, MD

HuffPost: The Biggest Skin Care Mistakes People Make At Night
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

September 2021

Medscape: Extension Study Finds Dupilumab Effective for Up to 1 Year in Teens With Atopic Dermatitis
Feat. SPD Member Sheilagh Maguiness, MD

MedPage Today: Clinical Challenges: Psychological Effects of Childhood Eczema
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

MDedge Dermatology: Ask About Itch and Joint Pain in Pediatric Psoriasis Patients, Expert Advises
Feat SPD Member Amy Paller, MD

Medscape: Meta-Analysis: Five Biologics Perform Strongly in Children with Psoriasis
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

DRUG Discovery & Development: FDA Outlines Plan to ‘Follow the Science’ as it Mulls Over COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
Feat. SPD External Marketing Committee Chair Stephen Humphrey, MD

August 2021

Huff Post: 8 TikTok Skincare Trends Dermatologists Warn You to Avoid
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

MDedge Dermatology: Study Evaluates OTC Treatments for Molluscum Contagiosum
Feat. SPD Member Elaine Siegfried, MD

MedPage Today: Clinical Challenges: Sleep Disturbances in Children With Atopic Dermatitis
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

Practical Dermatology: Patricia Treadwell, MD Assumes Presidency of Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Feat. SPD President Patricia Treadwell, MD

July 2021

Parents Magazine: 9 Smart Ways to Protect Your Child’s Skin
Feat. SPD Members Nnenna Agim, Patrick McMahon, Derek Chu, Adnan Mir, Susan Boiko, Brandi Kenner-Bell, and Yasmine Kirkoria, MDs

Huff Post: How to Treat Your Bug Bites When They Won’t Stop Itching
Feat. SPD Member Adnan Mir, MD

View MDedge’s full coverage of SPD’s 46th Annual Meeting

June 2021

Thrive Global: Dr. Patrick McMahon: “Set Expectations”
Feat. SPD Member Patrick McMahon, MD

TODAY Health: Best Home Remedies for Sunburn, According to Dermatologists
Feat. SPD Member Adnan Mir, MD

May 2021

CBS: Retired Pediatric Dermatologist Volunteers at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego to Keep People Safe & Their Outlook Positive After COVID-19 Shots
Feat. SPD Member Susan Boiko, MD

POPSUGAR: If Your Baby Wakes Up Crying Hysterically, You’re Not Alone — Here’s What May Be Going On
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Karan Lal, DO

Romper: How to Find The Best Insect Repellent For Your Kids
Feat. SPD Member Mercedes Gonzalez, MD

April 2021

Byrdie: How to Treat and Prevent Ingrown Facial Hair
Feat. SPD Marketing & Communications Committee Member Karan Lal, DO

Medscape/MDedge: Survey Shines Light on Pediatric Dermatologists’ Earnings + What’s the Future of Telehealth? It’s Complicated.

Practical Dermatology: Pediatric Dermatology Incomes Up; Demand Persists
Feat. SPD Practice Management Committee Chair Mercedes Gonzalez, MD

DermWireTV: Ped Derm Salaries; Skin Cancer Symposium Kicks Off; Pandemic Self Care Stats
Feat. SPD Practice Management Committee Chair Mercedes Gonzalez, MD

MDedge Dermatology News:
Despite New Ichthyosis Treatment Recommendations, ‘Many Questions Still Exist.’

Romper: The 5 Best Dandruff Shampoos for Kids
Feat. SPD Marketing & Communications Committee Member Karan Lal, DO

MDedge Dermatology News: Children Could Become Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine by Fall, Expert Predicts
Feat. SPD Member Colin Guadalupe Maldonado, MD

March 2021

First Time Parent: Tending to Your Child’s Skin in the Changing Seasons
Feat. SPD VP of Education & Career Development, Sheilagh Maguiness, MD

February 2021

Romper: Best Baby Soaps for Eczema
Feat. SPD Marketing & Communications Committee Member Karan Lal, DO

Practical Dermatology – DermWireTv: Inclusion in Derm
Feat. SPD Member Linda Oyesuki, MPH

Baby Products Mom: Why Is My Baby’s Skin So Sensitive?
Feat. SPD VP of Education & Career Development Sheilagh Maguiness, MD

Fatherly: How to Tell Heat Rash on Your Baby’s Face From Other Skin Conditions
Feat. SPD Marketing & Communications Committee Member Karan Lal, DO

Science News: Redefining ‘Flesh-Colored’ Bandages Makes Medicine More Inclusive
Feat. SPD Member Linda Oyesuki, MPH

January 2021

L.A. Parent: Take Care of the Skin You’re All In
Feat. SPD Member Marcia Hogeling, MD

Central California Parent Magazine: Don’t Leave Your Child’s Skin High and Dry This Winter
Feat. SPD Member Sara Dill, MD

Military Families Magazine: Want to Prevent Maskne? Here are Some Tips From a Dermatologist
Feat. SPD Member Alanna Bree, MD

December 2020

INSIDER Health: Yeast Infections Are Common in Babies—Here’s How to Recognize the Symptoms and Effectively Treat It
Feat. SPD Member Brandi Kenner-Bell, MD

HCPLive: Orphan No More: A New Momentum for Pediatric Dermatology
Feat. SPD External Marketing Committee Chair Adnan Mir, MD

Colorado Parent Magazine: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Winter Skin
Feat. SPD Member Carla Torres-Zegarra, MD

The Dermatologist: Amplifying the Voices of Women in Pediatric Dermatology
Feat. SPD Member Catherine Baker, MD

November 2020

Houston Family Magazine: Maskne 101: Prevention for Children, Toddlers, and Teenagers
Feat. SPD Member Alanna Bree, MD

Dermatology News: Pediatric Dermatology: Reflecting on 50 Years
Feat. SPD Foundation Chair Lawrence Eichenfield, MD

Central California Parent: Treating Your Child’s Eczema – SPD Patient Perspective’s Eczema Handout

MedicalResearch.com: Skin Conditions Associated with Down Syndrome
Feat. SPD Member Jillian Rork, MD

October 2020

Northwestern University: How Pediatric Dermatologists Can Screen for Joint Issues
Feat. SPD Past President Amy Paller, MD

First Time Parent: Pregnancy & Eczema Care
Feat. SPD Member Latanya Benjamin, MD

Dermatology News: Fatal Pediatric Melanomas Diverse in Presentation (print)
Feat. SPD Member and Study Author Elena Hawryluk, MD, PhD

September 2020

FoxNews.com: Dry Skin Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, Winter: Tips to Avoid Making It Worse
Feat. SPD Member Latanya Benjamin, MD

The Dermatologist: Psychosocial Considerations for Your Pediatric Patients
Feat. SPD Fellowship Directors Committee Chair Kelly Cordoro, MD

Hematology and Oncology: Fatal Pediatric Melanomas Diverse in Presentation
Feat. SPD Member and Study Author Elena Hawryluk, MD, PhD

TheCheckUp.com: Love the Skin You’re In: The Importance of Annual Skin Checks
Feat. SPD External Marketing Committee Chair Adnan Mir, MD

August 2020

The Cutaneous Connection (Dermatology Times podcast): Episode 5- Becoming a Pediatric Dermatologist
Feat. SPD VP of Workforce & Specialty Advocacy Heather Brandling-Bennett, MD

Pediatric Research: Strawberry Mark: Our Daughter’s Journey With an Infantile Hemangioma
Feat. SPD Past President Beth Drolet, MD

Central California Parent: What Parents Need to Know About Pre-Teen and Teen Acne
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Stephanie Jacks, MD

July 2020

View MDedge’s full coverage of the SPD 45th Annual Meeting here.

Today.com: Best Home Remedies for Sunburn, According to Dermatologists + 7 Ways to Ease Sunburn Pain — Fast
Feat. SPD External Marketing Committee Chair Adnan Mir, MD

Dermatology News: No Link Between Topical Steroids and Fracture Risk Found in Children With Atopic Dermatitis
Feat. SPD Member and Study Author Reese Imhof

Dermatology Times: Society for Pediatric Dermatology Welcomes New President, Board Members
Feat. SPD President Marilyn Lang, MD

June 2020

First Time Parent: Sun Protection: More Than Sunscreen
Feat. SPD Past President Sheila Friedlander, MD

May 2020

San Francisco Chronicle: UCSF Doctor Sees Mysterious Swelling of Feet in Children, Possibly Coronavirus-Related
Feat. SPD Fellowship Directors Committee Chair Kelly Cordoro, MD

WebMD: Psoriasis Baths Dos and Don'ts
Feat. SPD VP of Membership & Practice Management Latanya Benjamin, MD

Dermatology Weekly: COVID-19 in Kids; Grand Rounds from the Patient’s Perspective (podcast)
Feat. SPD Past President Amy Paller, MD

April 2020

FoxNews.com: Coronavirus Quarantine Causing Some to Remove Moles, Skin Tags at Home; Dermatologists Warn This Is Unsafe
Feat. SPD VP of Membership & Practice Management Latanya Benjamin, MD

WebMD: Finding a Psoriasis Doctor
Feat. SPD VP of Membership & Practice Management Latanya Benjamin, MD

March 2020

Central California Parent: Managing Your Child’s Winter Skin Issues
Feat. SPD Website & Social Media Committee Chair Stephanie Jacks, MD

Healthline.com: The Best Soaps and Shampoos for Psoriasis
Feat. SPD Member Kelly Cordoro, MD

February 2020

NBC News BETTER: The Best Treatments for Teen Acne, According to Dermatologists
Feat. SPD External Marketing Committee Chair Adnan Mir, MD

The BUMP: What Causes Baby Eczema—and How to Treat It
Feat. SPD VP of Membership & Practice Management Latanya Benjamin, MD

Health eCareers: Dermatologists Are Among the Most Satisfied Physicians. Here's Why.
Feat. SPD President Jeff Sugarman, MD, PhD

January 2020

Dermatology Times: Advances in Pediatric Eczema Treatment
Feat. SPD President Jeff Sugarman, MD, PhD

Practical Dermatology: Out of the Shadows: Survey Reveals Extent of Unofficial Pediatric Dermatology Consults
Feat. SPD VP Finance & Administration Robert Sidbury, MD

Colorado Parent: How to Calm Winter Itches
Feat. SPD VP of Membership and Practice Management Latanya Benjamin, MD

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