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Session Information
FRM F033
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Pediatric Psoriasis: Systemic Therapy and Beyond
Subject:
Date:
Friday, March 01
CME Credits:
2.00
Location:
Room B217/218
Time:
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Director:
Kelly M. Cordoro, MD, FAAD
Speakers:
- John Y. M. Koo, MD, FAAD
- Wilson Liao, MD, FAAD
- Amy S. Paller, MD, FAAD
- Elaine C. Siegfried, MD, FAAD
Learning Objectives:
Following this course, the attendee should be able to:
- Develop an approach to treating severe pediatric psoriasis with systemic, biologic and phototherapy.
- Evaluate patients for metabolic and other potential comorbidities associated with pediatric psoriasis.
- Summarize current knowledge of the genetic basis of pediatric psoriasis and its clinical implications.
Description:
This session is designed to provide practicing clinicians with a framework for managing children with moderate-severe psoriasis. We will review current, clinically relevant information about the appropriate use of systemic, biologic and light therapies in children with emphasis on proper patient selection. New data as well as time-honored principles and therapeutic strategies will be discussed. Clinical insights derived from the genetics of pediatric psoriasis as well as our current understanding of potential metabolic and other comorbidities and how/when to assess for them will be outlined. This session is intended for practicing clinicians, residents and fellows.
Schedule:
| Friday, March 01 |
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| 3:30 PM | Introduction / Dr. Cordoro |
| 3:35 PM | Genetics of Pediatric Psoriasis and Clinical Implications / Dr. Liao |
| 3:50 PM | Questions & Answers / Dr. Liao |
| 3:55 PM | Comorbidities Associated with Pediatric Psoriasis / Dr. Paller |
| 4:10 PM | Questions & Answers / Dr. Paller |
| 4:15 PM | Phototherapy for Children with Psoriasis / Dr. Koo |
| 4:30 PM | Questions & Answers / Dr. Koo |
| 4:35 PM | Biologic Therapy for Pediatric Psoriasis / Dr. Siegfried |
| 4:55 PM | Questions & Answers / Dr. Siegfried |
| 5:00 PM | Conventional Systemic Therapy for Severe Pediatric Psoriasis / Dr. Cordoro |
| 5:25 PM | Questions & Answers / Dr. Cordoro |