SPD Members
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 the care of these children.
This site provides information for the purpose of developing and advancing education, research and care of skin disease in all pediatric age groups.
Recent Papers in Pediatric Dermatology
Allopurinol-Induced DRESS Syndrome in an Adolescent Patient
Ashvin K. Dewan, Ricardo A. Quinonez
04 Oct 2009
Eccrine Squamous Metaplasia and Periadnexal Granulomas: New Cutaneous Histopathologic Findings in Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome
Michelle L. Jeffries, Kyrieckos A. Aleck, Richard A. Bernert, Ronald C. Hansen
04 Oct 2009
Steroid-induced Periorificial Dermatitis in Children—Clinical Features and Response to Azelaic Acid
Thomas Jansen, Bodo C. Melnik, Dirk Schadendorf
04 Oct 2009
Childhood Vitiligo: A Long-term Study of Localized Vitiligo Treated by Noncultured Cellular Grafting
Sanjeev V. Mulekar, Abdullah Al Eisa, Mohamed Bilal Delvi, Ahmed Al Issa, Abdul Hamid Al Saeed
04 Oct 2009
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Case of the Month
Prematurity, Respiratory Distress, and Hyperkeratotic Plaques:
A Case of Ichthyosis Prematurity Syndrome
We present a former 31 5/7 week Caucasian male born to a 39 yo G1P0 mom with a history of hypothyroidism. Polyhydramnios was noted on prenatal ultrasound. At birth there were thick vernix caseosa-like plaques on the scalp, ears, back, upper arms, buttocks, and soles of the feet. Read More.