Drug Eruptions
Fig. 35.1 Fixed drug eruption to ibuprofen Fig. 35.2 Bullous formation in patient in Fig. 35.1 Non-pigmenting FDE (NPFDE) has only rarely been reported in children. NPFDE has similar features…
Cutaneous Infections
Fig. 19.1 Clustered crusts of lower eyelid and forehead in impetigo. One pustule is also noted on the forehead Two to 3 mm superficial pustules centered around follicular openings are…
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Dermatology
Presenting complaint Nature, site duration History of presenting complaint Details of onset; signs, symptoms and distribution; course (acute, relapsing, chronic); generalized symptoms; previous treatments; dietary history; menstrual history; occupational history;…
Genetic Hair Disorders
(1) Department of Pediatric Dermatology, National Institute of Pediatrics, Mexico City, Mexico Abstract The major types of hair shaft defects are associated with genodermatoses and syndromes. Clinically, hair shaft…
Collagen Vascular Disease: Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Fig. 42.1 Annular, erythematous, scaly plaques in the face and trunk of a neonate with NLE Periorbital erythema, referred to as “raccoon eye” or “owl eye,” is a very common…
Lichen Planus in Children
Number Author; year; place Number of patients Years of study Ethnicity Age range at recruitment (years) M:F Morphology of lesions (%) Oral mucosal involvement (%) Nail involvement (%) Scalp involvement…
Autoinflammatory Syndromes
•Periodic fever syndromes (PFS): – Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) – Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) – Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D syndrome (HIDS) – Periodic fever with aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and adenitis syndrome (PFAPA) •Cryopyrin-associated…
Photosensitivity and Photoreactions in Pediatric Skin of Color
Collagen vascular diseases Neonatal lupus erythematosus Childhood systemic lupus erythematosus Childhood discoid lupus erythematosus Juvenile dermatomyositis Idiopathic photodermatoses Actinic prurigo Hydroa vacciniforme Polymorphous light eruption Solar urticaria Genetic and metabolic…
Paediatric Psoriasis
Fig. 34.1 Well-defined salmon-coloured plaques, topped with silvery scales in chronic plaque psoriasis Histologically, there is an increase in multiplication and turnover of keratinocytes. Three key features are a thickened…
Metabolic Hyperpigmentation: Carotenemia, Pernicious Anemia, Acromegaly, Addison’s Disease, Diabetes mellitus, and Hemochromatosis
Fig. 13.1 Carotenemia. Yellow-orange discoloration on the palms as compared with that of a normal control Pathogenesis Humans do not synthesize carotene; carotene must be ingested. Fruit and vegetables are…
