Pediatrics
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Cutaneous Presentation of T-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia
T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (T-PLL) is the most common mature T-cell leukemia (MTCL). Cutaneous involvement is a characteristic symptom of T-...
Original Research
Timing of Return Office Visit Affects Adherence to Topical Treatment in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis: An Analysis of 5 Studies
Objective electronic monitoring systems have demonstrated poor adherence to topical therapies. We compared 5 clinical trials that measured...
News
Influenza deaths in kids still on the rise
Conference Coverage
Combo may be best rescue therapy for resistant Kawasaki disease
Major Finding: Nonresponders to IVIG plus aspirin for treatment of acute Kawasaki disease were significantly more likely to respond to rescue...
Pediatric Dermatology
Cutis Tricolor
Cutis tricolor is characterized by the coexistence of congenital hyperpigmented and hypopigmented patches in the context of normally pigmented...
Article
Pili Annulati Associated With Hair Fragility: Cause or Coincidence?
Pili annulati is a disorder that produces a spangled appearance to the hair, caused by alternating light and dark banding of hair shafts. This...
News
Physicians seek OTC access to Plan B for all ages
Pediatric Dermatology
Congenital Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
Congenital dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans DFSP) is a rare dermal and subcutaneous neoplasm of low-grade malignant behavior that is characterized...
Article
Dots and Lines: A Dermoscopic Sign of Regression of Longitudinal Melanonychia in Children
It is not easy to predict the clinical course of longitudinal melanonychia (LM) in children because few prospective studies have been conducted....
Conference Coverage
Acne 101: Educate Patients Before Topical Therapy
News
Youth Account for Quarter of New HIV Infections
Major Finding: An estimated 12,200 new cases of HIV were reported in youth aged 13-24 years in 2010, which was 26% of the total estimated 45,700...