The Pediatric Dermatologist's View of Pediatric Vitiligo
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No guidelines exist for pediatric vitiligo.To identify practice patterns of pediatric dermatologists treating vitiligo.A PeDRA survey was completed online by 56 pediatric dermatologists.Practitioners reported feeling most comfortable treating 13- to 17-year-olds and least comfortable treating infants. Quality of life was assessed by interview in 89.3%. Topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs), topical corticosteroids (TCSs), narrowband UVB, coverup makeup, topical JAK inhibitors (tJAKis), and 308-nm laser were the leading vitiligo therapeutics chosen. 94.5% of practitioners reported experiencing frustration due to difficulties procuring therapies.Pediatric vitiligo has notable effects on quality of life. Some therapeutic options exist which are preferred by pediatric dermatologists. There is a need for more data on therapeutics in infants and young children, J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(2): doi:10.36849/JDD.7572e.
Treatment Outcome, Child, Preschool, Vitiligo, Quality of Life, Humans, Ultraviolet Therapy, Dermatologic Agents, Phototherapy, Child, Dermatologists
Treatment Outcome, Child, Preschool, Vitiligo, Quality of Life, Humans, Ultraviolet Therapy, Dermatologic Agents, Phototherapy, Child, Dermatologists
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