Pedskin Research pediatric dermatology

Does your child have uncontrolled alopecia?

Does your child have uncontrolled alopecia?

Is your child experiencing hair loss or showing signs of patches on the scalp?

There is a new clinical trial for adolescents aged 12 to 17 with moderate to severe Alopecia Areata.

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Is your child experiencing hair loss or showing signs of patches on the scalp?

There is a new clinical trial for adolescents aged 12 to 17 with moderate to severe Alopecia Areata.

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Alopecia Areata Studies

Study 1:

Ritlecitinib (Pfizer’s oral JAK inhibitor) for kids (6-11 years old).

Study 2:

Baricitinib (Litfulo, FDA-approved for 12+ years old).

About The Trial

This autoimmune disease poses unique challenges

Particularly when it affects the hair follicles on the scalp. Today, we will discuss a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at addressing the unmet needs in pediatric alopecia areata.

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder that targets hair follicles throughout the body.

The impact can range from small patches to complete loss of hair on the scalp, leading to emotional distress for those affected. In the case of pediatric alopecia areata, the challenges are even more pronounced, with no FDA-approved treatments currently available.

Our trial focuses on adolescents aged 12 to 17 with moderate to severe Alopecia Areata

Where more than 50% of the scalp is involved. This critical age group represents an area with substantial unmet medical needs. The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a potential treatment over a nine-month period.

Meet Our Medical Director

Mercedes E. Gonzalez M.D.
Mercedes E. Gonzalez M.D.

Dr. Mercedes E. Gonzalez is a board-certified pediatric dermatologist. After graduating from Emory University, she earned her degree at Rutgers–New Jersey Medical School in 2004. Always drawn to working with children, she accepted the prestigious pediatrics program at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York–Columbia University where she solidified her interest in treating skin disorders. She then completed a dermatology residency followed by a clinical fellowship in pediatric dermatology at the top-ranked New York University (NYU) Department of Dermatology.

Her gentle, child-friendly bedside manner, combined with her broad knowledge of childhood skin diseases and their treatments, make her the preferred pediatric dermatologist in Miami. In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Gonzalez currently serves as a clinical assistant professor at The FIU Herbert Wertheim School of Medicine and The Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology at Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Gonzalez serves as the principal investigator on numerous clinical trials and has a special interest in severe skin diseases in children. She lectures regularly at dermatology conferences and to medical students and residents and is the co-editor of 3 dermatology textbooks, including the recently published 2nd edition of Goodheart’s Same Site Differential Diagnosis, and has published over 50 journal articles.

  • Board-certified pediatric dermatologist.

  • Graduated from Emory University.

  • Earned her degree at rutgers–New Jersey Medical School in 2004.

  • Dr. Gonzalez accepted the prestigious pediatrics program at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York–Columbia University where she solidified her interest in treating skin disorders.

  • She then completed a dermatology residency at the top-ranked New York School of Medicine, followed by a clinical fellowship in pediatric dermatology.

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ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

Pediatric Alopecia Areata poses unique challenges, and in this webinar, we will explore its causes and the latest insights into this condition, which affects the hair, skin, and nails in young children.

During the webinar, we will delve into the various medications under investigation as potential treatments for pediatric Alopecia Areata. Our discussion will highlight JAK inhibitors and other innovative approaches that hold promise in this field.

Webinar Highlights:

  • Overview of pediatric Alopecia Areata and its causes.

  • Exploration of various medications, including JAK inhibitors.

  • Insights into ongoing and upcoming clinical trials.

  • Criteria for determining eligibility for new treatments.

Learn more about this trial and see if your child is a candidate.

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This upcoming trial involves a JAK (Janus kinase) inhibitor, offering a consistent treatment approach without a placebo group.

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.”

This new avenue brings hope and promise to a younger demographic.

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This upcoming trial involves a JAK (Janus kinase) inhibitor, offering a continuous treatment approach without a placebo group.

This upcoming trial involves a JAK (Janus kinase) inhibitor, offering a continuous treatment approach without a placebo group.

This new avenue brings hope and promise to a younger demographic.

This new avenue brings hope and promise to a younger demographic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss in patches or across the scalp.

It is caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

No, alopecia areata is not contagious.

There is no cure, but treatments can help manage hair loss and promote regrowth.

We offer topical therapies, steroid injections, oral medications and advanced hair regrowth options.

Hair may regrow in some cases, but results vary.

Yes, stress is one of the possible triggers but not the cause.

Yes, in some cases, alopecia can cause hair loss beyond the scalp.

Parents can help by seeking medical attention from a board certified pediatric dermatologist who is an expert in treatment of alopecia areata and by providing emotional support, considering wigs or head coverings can help in the interim.

A healthy diet and stress management may improve overall well-being.

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