This article presents an overview of diaper dermatitis for the pediatric community. The pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and management of this common condition in infancy are reviewed. This information will assist…
Vitiligo is a disease of pigment loss. Most investigators currently consider vitiligo to be a disorder that occurs as a result of autoimmune destruction of melanocytes, supported by identification of…
Cutaneous vasculitis in children is rare. Causes of cutaneous vasculitis are varied and are typically differentiated by the affected vessel size. A skin biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosis…
Psoriasis is increasing in both children and adults. The association of comorbidities, specifically obesity and other components of the metabolic syndrome, are also increasing. The precise cause is unknown but…
Morphea (localized scleroderma) is a rare fibrosing disorder of the skin and underlying tissues characterized by skin thickening and hardening due to increased collagen deposition. The significance of the disease…
The authors herein describe several nail conditions, which the general pediatrician is likely to encounter in the course of routine practice. Because pediatric nail disorders represent a limited component of…
Although pediatric melanoma is a rare disease, diagnosis and management of pigmented lesions in the pediatric population, particularly dysplastic nevi and Spitz nevi, can be challenging. In this article, we…
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by intense pruritus and a waxing and waning course. AD often presents in infancy and childhood and can persist…
Kara N. Shah, MD, PhD, Editor It is my great pleasure to highlight selected topics in Pediatric Dermatology in this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America . Dermatologic concerns,…
There is no standard meaning of the term “vision therapy”, and for this reason it is often a controversial topic between some members of the ophthalmic and optometric community. Most…
