The Itch to Read

Bibliotherapy in pediatric dermatology can be a useful tool for addressing the emotional and social impact of skin conditions in children. Current publication trends across 110 children's books on eczema, birthmarks, vitiligo, alopecia, psoriasis, ichthyosis, and acne show that the number of publications, eBook availability, and skin of color representation has increased over the last 20 years. However, this progress is not evenly distributed across ages or diagnoses. Future published works could be geared towards adolescents and discuss less commonly represented skin conditions like ichthyosis, acne, and alopecia. Additional work is also needed to assess the impact of bibliotherapy in children with skin disease.