Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology
Circumscribed Juvenile-Onset Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris With Hypoparathyroidism and Brachyonychia
Circumscribed juvenile-onset pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) manifests as well-defined erythematous scaly plaques with follicular keratosis mainly...
Pediatric Dermatology
Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus
Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare syndrome of newborns and infants defined by the presence of maternal autoantibodies and the...
Pediatric Dermatology
An Umbilical Polyp in an Infant
The persistence at birth of the omphalomesenteric (vitelline) duct may result in life-threatening consequences. Early identification of this...
Pediatric Dermatology
Infantile Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common inherited papulosquamous dermatosis that may be a diagnostic dilemma, particularly in infants and children.
Pediatric Dermatology
Addisonian Pigmentation of the Oral Mucosa
Cutaneous pigmentation is a hallmark of Addison disease. When present, the hyperpigmentation generally localizes to sun-exposed surfaces. This...
Pediatric Dermatology
Pityriasis Alba
Pityriasis alba (PA) is a common benign condition in children that has no definitive treatment. Its etiology and pathogenesis are still poorly...
Pediatric Dermatology
Skin Care of the Healthy Newborn
Routine care of a newborn may be an intimidating task for new parents. This routine care includes tending to the skin of the infant. Maintaining a...
Pediatric Dermatology
Childhood Warts: An Update (See Letter to the Editor. 2005;76:25-26)
Warts are benign intraepidermal neoplasms that are caused by infection with human papillomavirus and commonly affect children and adolescents. The...
Pediatric Dermatology
Infantile Myofibromatosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Infantile myofibromatosis is a rare mesenchymal disorder of infancy and childhood characterized by the formation of tumors in the soft tissues,...
Pediatric Dermatology
Annular Pustules in Kawasaki Disease: A Further Case Indicating the Association With Psoriasis?
We report the case of a 4-year-old girl with Kawasaki disease (KD), or mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, who presented with an annular pustular...
Pediatric Dermatology
Childhood Cutaneous Hemangiomas
An hemangioma is a common benign growth of vascular endothelium that may have multiple clinical manifestations. Either identified at birth or...