Poor sleep quality in children with atopic dermatitis and its effects on behavior: A multicenter cross-sectional study from a low-middle-income country.

Background: Sleep disturbance in children with atopic dermatitis (AD) frequently goes unnoticed and can be associated with behavioral challenges. The aims of this study were to determine (a) the prevalence and factors associated with sleep disturbance and behavioral problems and (b) the correlation between sleep disturbance and behavioral problems in children with AD.

Methods: This cross-sectional study involved children aged 4-12 years old with moderate to severe AD.

Efficacy and Tolerability of Methotrexate in the Treatment of Severe Paediatric Alopecia Areata.

Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic, autoimmune condition affecting hair follicles, and its occurrence in the paediatric population is associated with poorer prognosis and limited treatment options compared to adults. Treatment with oral methotrexate (MTX) has been documented in adults, but there is a paucity of data for its use in the paediatric population. We aimed to study the efficacy and tolerability of MTX in severe paediatric AA.