myDSC Webinar Series – Skin Conditions and Down Syndrome Part 1
In this two part lecture series, you will learn about skin conditions seen in children and adults with Down syndrome.
February 23, 2022
In this two part lecture series, you will learn about skin conditions seen in children and adults with Down syndrome.
The medical director of the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania, Kishore Vellody, MD, hosts a podcast that focuses on
Folliculitis and boils are two skin conditions that are more common in people with Down syndrome than in people without
The health watch table linked below contains recommendations for a number of areas of health for people with Down syndrome
Trichotillomania is “hair loss from repeated urges to pull or twist the hair until it breaks off.Source: Brian Chicoine, MD
The video below is a recording of a presentation from the Adult Down Syndrome Center’s Healthy Me, Healthy You, Healthy
Skin disorders are common in individuals with Down syndrome. Seborrheic dermatitis is one of the more common skin problems.Source: Pathik
Ringworm, athlete’s foot and jock itch are fungal infections that are more common among individuals with Down syndrome. There are
Onychomycosis or toenail fungal infection is common among individuals with Down syndrome (DS).Source: Amanda Wojciechowski, MD
Dry skin is more common in people with Down syndrome. In the video below, Mary and June talk about dry