Skin conditions are quite common in children with Down syndrome. In fact, estimates indicate that nearly 1 in 4 children with Down syndrome experience a skin condition (Wentworth, A.B. 2021. Skin Concerns in Patients With Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Pediatric Dermatology, 38 (s2), 73-38). The Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD), in partnership with LuMind IDSC, has created a series of informational handouts regarding skin challenges most commonly seen in pediatric patients with Down syndrome. The handouts provide families with a description of a condition, the causes of a condition, and treatment options for a condition.
LIFE STAGES INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS
Certain skin conditions are more common in infants, children, and teenagers with Down syndrome. The Life Stages handouts illustrate some of the more common skin conditions seen in within each age range of the developmental stages such as rashes, sun protection, alopecia, and eczema.
OTHER COMMON SKIN CONDITIONS
LuMind IDSC in partnership with the Society of Pediatric Dermatology presents a series of informative handouts for use by pediatric patients with Down syndrome and their families. Below are a series of informational handouts to cover common dermatology challenges seen in many individuals with Down syndrome. Topics include hidradenitis suppurativa, dry skin, folliculitis, rashes around the mouth, and syringomas. Each topic includes a description of the condition and its appearance and treatment options that are available.
Please note: the handouts are for informational purposes only and are not to replace consultation with a medical professional.
Join Dr. Jillian Rork, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Dartmouth Health and Dr. Allison Kranyak, Psoriasis and Phototherapy Fellow in the Department of Dermatology at the University of California San Francisco for a discussion about common dermatology (skin condition) challenges in individuals with Down syndrome.
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