Pediatrics
From the Journals
Subset of pediatric herpes simplex virus entails frequent episodes
There are some new pediatric dermatology patients in town.
Conference Coverage
New one-time treatment for head lice found safe for children
CHICAGO - More help is on the way for little itchy heads.
Latest News
Look for comorbidities associated with hidradenitis suppurativa
CHICAGO – Obesity was seen in 73% of those who had comorbidities.
Conference Coverage
Therapeutic patient education is a new way to approach atopic dermatitis
There’s a new paradigm that addresses less than optimal outcomes resulting from poor adherence to treatment.
From the Journals
If doctors recommend it, teens are more likely to get HPV vaccine
You recommend it, teens get it.
News
CDC: First-trimester Zika infection had highest rate of birth defects
CDC report reveals new findings on Zika-related births in U.S. territories.
Case Letter
Netherton Syndrome in Association With Vitamin D Deficiency
Netherton syndrome (NS) is a rare genodermatosis that presents with erythroderma accompanied with failure to thrive in the neonatal period....
Photo Challenge
Purpuric Lesions of the Scalp, Axillae, and Groin of an Infant
Conference Coverage
How to best evaluate children’s melanocytic lesions for melanoma
Learn how to be an efficient member of the “mole patrol unit.”
From the Journals
Experts endorse routine screening for pediatric psoriasis comorbidities
Here’s what to look for when screening for comorbidities in pediatric psoriasis patients.
Conference Coverage
Recognizing and treating pediatric bug infestations
Know how to get the bugs out.