Pediatric dermatology-Critical approach to the new treatments

Dermatol Ther. 2019 Jul;32(4):e12801. doi: 10.1111/dth.12801. Epub 2018 Dec 21.

Abstract

The field of pediatric dermatology treatment has been rich in new developments. Several recent therapeutic advances in pediatric dermatology have been made. This review will focus on critical approach to the new treatments for several entities encountered in pediatric dermatology. The use of biologics and small molecules in children with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, exciting advances in the use of propranolol and other beta-blockers for the treatment of infantile hemangiomas, the use of sirolimus for vascular anomalies will be discussed.

Keywords: atopic dermatitis; eczema; psoriasis; vascular malformation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Biological Products / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / drug therapy
  • Hemangioma / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy
  • Sirolimus / therapeutic use
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Biological Products
  • Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitors
  • Sirolimus