Dermatology

Lumps in children that cause pain have six basic causes. Here's how to differentiate among them and determine which require further investigation.

Skin eruption on a 9-year-old

Summaries from the literature with comments by Dr. Burke

The search for preventive measures has yielded more questions than answers. The author explores current approaches to the problem and where those avenues of inquiry may lead.

Concern about the effect of inhaled steroids on growth has inhibited the prescribing of this class of medications for childhood asthma. The weight of findings suggests the effect on height may be less significant than that of untreated or inappropriately treated asthma.

This practical guide to recently identified, less known, and atypical viral rashes of childhood takes the mystery out of your evaluation.

The widespread use of ultrasonography during pregnancy necessitates that pediatricians monitor conditions diagnosed before the infant was born. Understanding prenatal sonographic findings and what type of follow-up they require can be critical.

After complaining several days earlier of itchy, red bumps on both legs, a 6-year-old boy awoke one morning to find large blisters on his shins.

Among this year's debuts: A faster-acting anesthetic cream, a laser for finger sticks, a kid-friendly defibrillator, new CLIA-waived rapid tests, respiratory therapy devices, and software to simplify your practice.

Skin condition that appears in the fall when the heat is turned on.

The 13-year-old girl who has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by her parents has a one-day history of diffuse abdominal pain. They report that she was well until three days ago, when she developed a fever of 103? F.

Wrestlers and athletes in other "weight-sensitive" sports are at high risk of engaging in unhealthy weight loss practices. Learning how to intervene effectively will help you deal better with weight issues in all your patients.

Tularemia is far down in the differential diagnosis of lymphadenitis, but knowing the signs and symptoms of this tick-borne infection will help you keep it in mind.

Psoriasis can be hard to diagnose and treat in children and teenagers. Early therapy and thorough patient and parent education are the keys to a favorable outcome.

Asthma is often poorly controlled in children. To change that, the author calls for better acquaintance with the inflammatory nature of the disease and with evidence that suboptimal control can undermine patients& overall health and quality of life.

Revisiting neonatal jaundice, Pros and cons of juice, Baby not crawling? Not to worry! Eye on Washington

Revisiting neonatal jaundice, Pros and cons of juice, Baby not crawling? Not to worry! Eye on Washington

A growing number of families use herbal preparations to manage dermatologic problems. Are you familiar with what the literature shows about their effectiveness and safety?

This case is about "black-dot" ringworm, a form of tinea capitis.

Parents and pediatricians worry that this high school graduation rite is far from wholesome. The authors offer reassurance and suggestions for reducing risky behaviors.

The diagnosis is epidermolysis bullosa.

Most pediatricians are ill-prepared to address the growing concern of parents about children's exposures to environmental toxins such as pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). This environmental health expert reviews the evidence about the potentially harmful effects of these chemicals and explains what makes children particularly vulnerable.

With an array of asthma medications from which to choose, pediatricians must understand the pharmacology of the different drugs in order to make appropriate choices for each child. The author reviews the medications used for long-term asthma management and quick relief, delivery systems for these agents, and promising new drug therapies that lie on the horizon.

A 4-month-old girl is referred to you to evaluate a large pigmented birthmark covering her left flank and abdomen.

This troublesome group of diseases—from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to lupus to fibromyalgia—presents problems for pediatricians and patients alike. A guided tour will help you make an accurate diagnosis and initiate effective management.