[What's new in pediatric dermatology?]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Dermatology
• Dermatological Research
• Clinical Advances

Background:

• 2017 highlighted significant developments in pediatric dermatology.
• Key areas included consensus recommendations and meta-analyses for common childhood skin conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the major publications and research trends in pediatric dermatology during 2017.
• To identify emerging treatments and genetic discoveries in pediatric dermatoses.

Main Methods:

• Review of consensus recommendations and meta-analyses.
• Analysis of case series and clinical articles on various dermatological conditions.
• Identification of published randomized controlled studies and genetic research.

Main Results:

• Consensus guidelines were published for childhood psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and PHACE syndrome.
• Emerging treatments included JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata, sirolimus for vascular malformations, and MEK inhibitors for neurofibromatosis.
• Limited randomized controlled trials were noted for treatments like adalimumab and topical sirolimus.
• Clinical articles covered diverse conditions including scalp hair collar sign, prurigo, ichthyosis, atopic dermatitis, warts, and Zika virus infection.
• New genes associated with dermatoses in mosaicism were reported, opening new research avenues.

Conclusions:

• 2017 was a year of significant consensus building and exploration of novel therapeutic targets in pediatric dermatology.
• Continued research into genetic underpinnings of dermatoses and validation through randomized controlled trials are crucial for future advancements.