Girl’s leg blisters after school ski trip
December 9, 2019
A 9-year-old girl presents with a painful blistering patch on her right leg noted when her mother picked her up from school following an after-school ski club trip. What's the diagnosis?
Pediatric Dermatology
Teenager bothered by painful bumps on toes
November 12, 2019
A healthy 15-year-old girl presents for evaluation of itchy, painful bumps on her toes that developed 3 weeks earlier. The bumps become more numerous and bothersome when she is outdoors sledding and skiing. What's the diagnosis?
Boy’s chronic lesions change with the seasons
November 8, 2019
A healthy 10-year-old male presents for evaluation with a 3-year history of an asymptomatic and progressive, mildly pruritic rash over his head and trunk. The first lesion appeared on his back 3 years ago, and numerous other lesions developed insidiously afterward. The patient’s father states that the lesions fade during the winter and become more prominent during the summer. Failed treatment included hydrocortisone. What's the diagnosis?
Erythematous plaque on an infant’s cheek
October 10, 2019
A healthy, afebrile, 12-month-old girl presents for evaluation with an asymptomatic nodule on her left cheek that has been present for 3 weeks. She was initially seen by her pediatrician, diagnosed with cellulitis, and prescribed an oral antibiotic, which was not administered by her parents.
How treating food allergies and AD has changed
September 27, 2019
Food allergies are a hot topic on the playground, at schools, and in pediatric offices. Parents of children with eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) often have a lot of questions regarding the connection between eczema, exposure to common food allergens, and the development of or exacerbation of AD. There are many of the complex questions that clinicians must answer when evaluating pediatric patients with AD.
Port wine stains in infants: Optimizing outcomes with early treatment
September 26, 2019
When a baby is born with a disfiguring port wine stain, parents may be anxious for options to eliminate the lesion. Laser treatment is an effective option, and it is best begun early.
Food allergy: A trigger for atopic dermatitis?
September 23, 2019
Recommendations for whether to test for and treat food allergy in the setting of atopic dermatitis have changed.
Paternal factors also affect children’s risk for AD
September 19, 2019
Pediatricians should consider family history of atopic dermatitis (AD) in both parents to help frame the risk for their offspring.
Infographics make educating parents about AD easier
September 17, 2019
For diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD) that require complex care, colorful infographics take the guesswork out of patient education.
Wart treatments vs placebo
September 13, 2019
Many treatments for warts are destructive and painful, and are more likely to cause complications than the warts. A pediatric dermatologist advises what to do—or not do—for common warts.
