The medical director of the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania, Kishore Vellody, MD, hosts a podcast that focuses on a wide range of issues related to Down syndrome. In the video episodes linked below, he interviewed Jillian Rork, MD, a dermatologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Both Dr. Vellody and Dr. Rork are members of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group – USA. Dr. Rork provided an overview of common skin conditions and shared tips for managing the conditions.
Skin Conditions in Down Syndrome – Part One
Skin Conditions in Down Syndrome – Part Two
- Dry skin
- Keratosis pilaris
- Eczema
- Cutis marmorata
- Dry lips
- Angular cheilitis
- Fissured tongue
- Perioral dermatitis
- Diaper rash
- Alopecia areata
Skin Conditions in Down Syndrome – Part Two
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Acanthosis nigricans
- Psoriasis
- Vitiligo
- Syringoma
- Toenail fungus (onychomycosis)
- Premature aging
- Skin cancers
For additional resources, please see the Skin and Hair section of our Resource Library.
Source: Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center