Cutaneous Manifestations of Psychiatric Disorders and Management
Medication Mechanism Starting dose Max dose Weight gain Sedation FDA approval in children Evidence level Notes Risperidone (Risperdal) SGA 0.25 mg 6 mg ++ + SCZ age 13–17, BP 1…
Infectious Diseases: Deep Fungal Infections
Fig. 17.1 Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis. Erythematous nodule and ulceration present along the lymphatics of the upper extremity (Photo courtesy of Sylvia Hsu, MD) Chromomycosis is caused by inoculation of a dematiaceous…
Vascular Disorders and Anomalies
For diagnosis PHACE evaluation if segmental on head, neck, upper chest MRI/MRA head/neck/upper chest Cardiac examination ECHO and EKG Ophthalmologic examination LUMBAR evaluation if segmental on lower part of the…
Infectious Diseases: Leishmaniasis
Fig. 15.1 New World Leishmaniasis. Ulcerated plaque with satellite lesions on the arm of a young female. PCR identified L. panamensis Fig. 15.2 New World Leishmaniasis. Crusted, eroded plaques on…
Disorders of the Sebaceous and Sweat Gland
Fig. 8.1 A patient with papules and closed comedones consistent with mild acne Fig. 8.2 Combined inflammatory papules with closed comedones and scarring in a patient with moderate acne Fig….
Light-Based Procedures in Pediatric Dermatology
Therapy Blue light Green light Turquoise light Therapy protocol Protective eyewear Daily until safe bilirubin levels are established Table 27.1 First line Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia B Light-Emitting Diode (LED) LED is…
Pearls for Pediatric Dermatologic Procedures
Pearl Apply ethyl chloride vapocoolant spray to the area of skin just prior to skin tag removal. (B) [1] Procedure technique Apply topical anesthetic and/or local anesthetic to the skin…
Bites and Infestations
For diagnosis Clinical examination for classic-appearing burrows, often with a vesicle or small pustule at the end of a burrow Skin scraping with mineral oil for microscopic identification of mites,…
Overview of Dermatologic Care in Children
Evaluation Prior to first bath after birth, measure temperature, oxygen status, respiratory rate and heart rate and ensure these signs are stable for 2–4 h Therapies [3, 6, 9, 11]…
Histiocytoses and Malignancy
Diagnostic Skin Biopsy, preferably excisional sent for: Histology Immunohistochemistry Evaluation Baseline studies of complete blood count (CBC), complete metabolic panel (CMP), gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), INR/PT, APTT/PTT, fibrinogen, early morning…
