{"title":"Midface Toddler Excoriation Syndrome (MiTES): A Review.","authors":"Varniraj Patel, Deepika Yadav, Maitri Patel, Vaishnavi Modi, Krishna Deb Barman, Vishal Gaurav","doi":"10.1111/pde.15917","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Midface toddler excoriation syndrome (MiTES) is a rare dermatological condition characterized by chronic, self-inflicted excoriations of the midface, often leading to significant scarring and hyperpigmentation. It typically affects young children, with a male predominance. MiTES is linked to genetic mutations in the PRDM12 gene. Treatment approaches vary, including topical antimicrobials, emollients, steroids, and oral medications aimed at reducing scratching impulses. However, responses are inconsistent, and many patients show only partial or moderate improvement. This review consolidates current knowledge of MiTES, emphasizing its clinical features, genetic basis, and management strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19819,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dermatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2000,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Pediatric Dermatology","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.15917","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"DERMATOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Midface toddler excoriation syndrome (MiTES) is a rare dermatological condition characterized by chronic, self-inflicted excoriations of the midface, often leading to significant scarring and hyperpigmentation. It typically affects young children, with a male predominance. MiTES is linked to genetic mutations in the PRDM12 gene. Treatment approaches vary, including topical antimicrobials, emollients, steroids, and oral medications aimed at reducing scratching impulses. However, responses are inconsistent, and many patients show only partial or moderate improvement. This review consolidates current knowledge of MiTES, emphasizing its clinical features, genetic basis, and management strategies.
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Pediatric Dermatology answers the need for new ideas and strategies for today''s pediatrician or dermatologist. As a teaching vehicle, the Journal is still unsurpassed and it will continue to present the latest on topics such as hemangiomas, atopic dermatitis, rare and unusual presentations of childhood diseases, neonatal medicine, and therapeutic advances. As important progress is made in any area involving infants and children, Pediatric Dermatology is there to publish the findings.