Management of Skin Disorders of the Newborn

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For diagnosis  Clinical–facial eruption of pustules that begins at age 5–30 days. It resembles neonatal acne but lacks comedones and is associated with colonization with Malassezia  Giemsa stain–yeast form, neutrophils…

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Photosensitivity and Photoreaction

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Fig. 21.1 Solar urticaria on back soon after sun exposure Management Strategies General management of solar urticaria includes use of protective clothing, broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreens, and avoidance of exposure…

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Infectious Diseases: Deep Fungal Infections

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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…

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Vascular Disorders and Anomalies

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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…

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Infectious Diseases: Leishmaniasis

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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…

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Disorders of the Sebaceous and Sweat Gland

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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….

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Light-Based Procedures in Pediatric Dermatology

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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…

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Pearls for Pediatric Dermatologic Procedures

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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…

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