Papulosquamous and Related Disorders
Childhood Psoriasis Psoriasis is a relatively common immune-mediated disorder that accounts for 4% of all dermatoses seen in children under 16 years of age and occurs overall in 0.5% to…
Disorders of the Sebaceous and Sweat Glands
Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands Acne Vulgaris Acne vulgaris is the most common skin problem in the United States, affecting nearly 80% to 85% of individuals at some point between…
Eczematous Eruptions in Childhood
Eczematous eruptions are characterized as inflamed papules and plaques, often in association with pruritus and serous discharge. The specific subtype of eczematous dermatitis is based upon the clinical morphology, distribution…
Hereditary Disorders of the Dermis
Several hereditary disorders of the skin primarily manifest as disorders of the dermis. Clinical manifestations range from laxity of skin to infiltrated papules and from rigidity to thinning of dermis….
Cutaneous Disorders of the Newborn
Neonatal Skin The skin of the infant differs from that of an adult in that it is thinner (40% to 60%), is less hairy, and has a weaker attachment between…
An Overview of Dermatologic Diagnosis and Procedures
Accurate diagnosis of cutaneous disease in infants and children is a systematic process that requires careful inspection, evaluation, and some knowledge of dermatologic terminology and morphology to develop a prioritized…
