Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Print Section Listen Figure 13-1 Acrodermatitis enteropathica This syndrome results from inadequate absorption or dietary intake of zinc. Figure 13-1 shows erythema, crusting, and fissuring of the perioral…
Atopic Dermatitis Print Section Listen Figure 9-1 Atopic dermatitis This condition is the most common of all pediatric dermatoses. For the majority of patients, the onset occurs during infancy. The…
Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Poison Ivy) Print Section Listen Figure 10-1 Allergic contact dermatitis (Poison ivy) Contact dermatitis is a T cell-mediated delayed hypersensitivity response to a variety of different antigens….
Polymorphous Light Eruption Print Section Listen Figure 11-1 Polymorphous light eruption Patients with this condition develop papules, papulovesicles, or erythematous plaques in response to sun exposure. The lesions erupt a…
Molluscum Contagiosum Print Section Listen Figure 5-1 Molluscum contagiosum This condition is a benign viral infection that appears as crops of discrete, slightly umbilicated, flesh-colored, or shiny papules. It is…
Chromoblastomycosis Print Section Listen Figure 7-1 Chromoblastomycosis The granulomatous process shown in Fig. 7-1, which is variegated in color, is of 12 years’ duration. It started as a small nodule,…
Impetigo Print Section Listen Figure 3-1 Impetigo Impetigo is a primary superficial infection of the skin. It is more prevalent in humid climates and occurs most commonly in the summer…
Milia Print Section Listen Figure 2-1 Milia A milium is a white papule, 1 to 2 mm in size, composed of laminated, keratinous material and situated as a solid cyst…
Congenital Syphilis Print Section Listen Figure 4-1 Congenital syphilis In utero infection by the spirochete Treponema pallidum can occur after the 16th week of gestation. Intrauterine disease, especially during early…
Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum Print Section Listen Figure 1-1 Erythema toxicum neonatorum This very common and completely benign condition usually arises in the first 2 days of life. It is seen…
