Join us for a one-day virtual course focused on paediatric psychodermatology, delivered in collaboration between the British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology and Psychodermatology UK. Can’t make it on the day? All content will be available to view on demand for four weeks after the event.

Designed for clinicians working with children and young people, this live webinar will explore how to confidently diagnose and manage psychodermatology presentations in everyday practice. Sessions will look at emotional and behavioural impact of skin disease in childhood, offer practical communication strategies with patients and their parents, and showcase how different specialties can work together to support children and their families.

The programme includes:

• Case-based discussions on External Skin signs/Dermatitis Artefacta, topical steroid withdrawal, vitiligo, and visible differences
• Psychological insights into social media, gender identity, and body-focused behaviours
• Latest prescribing guidance for isotretinoin in under-18s
• A final Ask the Experts panel to address your questions
• Led by experts in paediatric dermatology, clinical psychology, and psychodermatology, this course is packed with practical tips, real-life scenarios, and current guidance.

Who should attend?

All healthcare professionals are welcome. The course will be particularly relevant to:

• Consultants, specialty doctors, associate specialists, and trainees in paediatric

dermatology, dermatology, or paediatrics

• General practitioners and GPwSIs

• Specialist dermatology nurses

• Clinical psychologists with an interest in paediatric dermatology

Paediatric Psychodermatology Study Day – Programme

09:00 – 09:30  Registration

09:30 – 09:35  Welcome — Lea Solman

09:35 – 10:00  Kids in Control: Online habit reversal programme for children with eczema — Susannah Barron

10:00 – 10:25  Dermatitis Artefacta: Communication scenario — Rukshana Ali

10:25 – 10:50  Social media impact on skin disorders in children and young people — Padma Mohandas

10:50 – 11:00  Break

11:00 – 11:25  Vitiligo: Communication scenario and update on ruxolitinib — Viktoria Eleftheriadou

11:25 – 11:50  Visible differences in children with skin conditions and birthmarks — how to talk to parents — Lea Solman

11:50 – 12:15  How to recognise Dermatitis Artefacta — Gabriela Petrof

12:15 – 12:40  Update on Topical Steroid Withdrawal — Celia Moss

12:40 – 13:30  Lunch

13:30 – 13:55  Topical steroid withdrawal – communication scenario — Alia Ahmed

13:55 – 14:20  Talking about gender with young people — Bernard Ho

14:20 – 14:45  Body-focused repetitive behaviours — Clare McKay

14:45 – 15:00  Break

15:00 – 15:25  External skin signs — Tess McPherson

15:25 – 15:50  Prescribing isotretinoin under 18 — Anthony Bewley

15:50 – 16:30  Ask the Experts — All speakers

16:30 – 16:35  Thank you and close — Alia Ahmed

Link: PAEDIATRIC PSYCHODERMATOLOGY STUDY DAY