ACNE VULGARIS Print Section Listen Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disorder in adolescents. It is a multifactorial disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the pilosebaceous units of certain…
DIAPER DERMATITIS Print Section Listen Diaper dermatitis generally refers to the irritant contact dermatitis that may result from multiple factors in the area: macerated skin (softened by being wet), rubbing…
EPIDERMAL NEVUS Print Section Listen Epidermal nevi are benign, well-circumscribed proliferations of the epidermis and papillary dermis appearing in the distribution of Blaschko’s lines. INSIGHT When examining a lesion that…
EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA Print Section Listen Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) defines a group of rare inherited mechanobullous skin disorders that are characterized by skin fragility and bullae formation. There are three major…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen How can I use the electronic health record (EHR) to help manage the care for my patients with obesity? What kind of clinical decision support (CDS)…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen How can the system of care framework be applied to obesity prevention and treatment? What are the components of health care reform that are relevant to…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen What are some ways I can get involved in community advocacy? What are the principles of community engagement? Who can I partner with to make my…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen How do I find resources for working with my community to address childhood obesity? What are the key evidence-based programs and resources available to review? What…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen How do I effectively share health and nutrition information with families whose backgrounds differ from my own? What are the cultural factors that affect the pediatric…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen What national policies have been proposed to improve obesity prevention? What are obesity-related messages that I can use in advocating for childhood obesity? What steps can…
