Fig. 16.1 Tinea corporis. Erythematous plaque with elevated border Fig. 16.2 Majocchi’s granuloma. Folliculocentric papules and pustules within a thin plaque with an expanding, elevated border on the cheek of…

Fig. 6.1 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Increased skin laxity Fig. 6.2 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Widened fish-mouth scar with atrophic skin on the leg The clinical features of vascular EDS can be very subtle,…

Fig. 23.1 Alternating bands of light and dark color along hair fibers indicative of periods of protein deficiency in phenylketonuria (Courtesy of Dr. Maureen Rogers) Specific Investigations Newborn screening (tandem…

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…

Fig. 13.1 Clinical presentation of patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa. (a) Typical blistering leading to chronic wounds in a patient with RDEB. (b) Blisters on the foot at the sites of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…