The Pediatric Dermatologist's View of Pediatric Vitiligo

J Drugs Dermatol. 2024 Feb 1;23(2):e77-e78. doi: 10.36849/JDD.7572.

Abstract

Background: No guidelines exist for pediatric vitiligo.

Objective: To identify practice patterns of pediatric dermatologists treating vitiligo.

Methods: A PeDRA survey was completed online by 56 pediatric dermatologists.

Results: 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.

Conclusion: 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.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatologic Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Dermatologists
  • Humans
  • Phototherapy
  • Quality of Life
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultraviolet Therapy*
  • Vitiligo* / drug therapy
  • Vitiligo* / therapy

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents