Climate change and pediatric skin health

Abstract

Children are known to disproportionately bear the health impacts of climate change, particularly children living in impoverished areas. Owing to their developing physiology and immature metabolism, distinct exposure behaviors, and reliance on adults for care and protection, children are uniquely susceptible to the adverse effects of our warming planet. Herein, we summarize the known impacts of climate change on pediatric skin health, including its effects on atopic dermatitis, vector-borne and other infectious diseases, nutritional deficiencies, and psychodermatoses.

Keywords

• Climate change
• Pediatric dermatology
• Atopic dermatitis
• Infestations
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Psychodermatology