Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Warts: Update on Interventions
Warts are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus. This article discusses a successful paradigm for management of pediatric warts...
Pediatric Dermatology
Blueberry Muffin Rash Secondary to Hereditary Spherocytosis
The term blueberry muffin rash is used to describe the clinical presentation of dermal extramedullary hematopoiesis. The common culprits...
Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Periorificial Dermatitis
Periorificial dermatitis (POD) has been documented in the pediatric population in patients as young as 3 months, with a slight predominance in...
Pediatric Dermatology
Concurrent Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Facial Infantile Hemangioma, and Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita
We present a unique case of 3 vascular malformations—Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS), facial infantile hemangioma (IH), and cutis marmorata...
Pediatric Dermatology
Herpes Zoster Following Varicella Vaccination in Children
Herpes zoster (HZ), or shingles, is commonly seen in older adults but does occur in children. Routine administration of the varicella vaccine...
Pediatric Dermatology
Shedding Light on Onychomadesis
Onychomadesis is the proximal separation of the nail plate from the nail matrix due to a temporary cessation of nail growth. It can occur in...
Pediatric Dermatology
Herpes Zoster in Children
Herpes zoster (HZ) in immunocompetent children is quite uncommon. Initial exposure to the varicella-zoster virus (VZV...
Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Rosacea
Because rosacea is uncommon in the pediatric population, care must be taken to exclude other papulopustular disorders. Children can present with...
Pediatric Dermatology
A Practical Overview of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, Part 3: Differential Diagnosis, Comorbidities, and Measurement of Disease Burden
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multisystem disorder that has wide-reaching comorbidities and may mimic a variety of skin conditions.
Pediatric Dermatology
A Practical Overview of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, Part 2: Triggers and Grading
In part 2 of this 3-part series on atopic dermatitis (AD) in children, triggers for the appearance and flaring of AD are reviewed. The role of AD...
Pediatric Dermatology
A Practical Overview of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, Part 1: Epidemiology and Pathogenesis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multisystem inflammatory disorder that is part of the spectrum of atopy, a series of conditions in which...