Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
New worldwide atopic dermatitis survey brings big surprises
PARIS – Findings of the huge 18-nation survey triggers reconsideration of adult atopic dermatitis.
From the Journals
Algorithm proposes approach for managing TNF inhibitor–induced psoriasis
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 6-year-old, otherwise-healthy male is brought into clinic for evaluation of papules on his neck. The rash has been present since 1 year of age and has been growing in size proportionately.
From the Journals
Gestational, umbilical cord vitamin D levels don’t predict atopic disease in offspring
Vitamin D levels measured in maternal sera during gestation and in umbilical cord blood were not predictive of the prevalence of eczema, food...
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Under Trump, number of uninsured kids rose for first time this decade
After years of steady decline, the number of U.S. children without health insurance rose by 276,000 in 2017.
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Anthralin shows promise as second-line agent for pediatric alopecia areata
At least 50% regrowth of scalp hair was achieved in 68% of patients treated with topical anthralin.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 4-year-old boy is brought to our pediatric dermatology clinic by his mother with the concern of difficult to treat toenail fungus.
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Review of pediatric data indicates link between vitamin D levels and atopic dermatitis severity
Data on vitamin D supplementation and AD severity “suggested potential benefit but were conflicting.”
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Draft guidelines advise HIV screening for most teens and adults
Clinical Review
Tinea Incognito in an Urban Pediatric Population
Tinea incognito (TI) may lack the scale and elevated margin typical of cutaneous dermatophytoses and can be mistaken for other pediatric cutaneous...
Case Reports
Pediatric Primary Cutaneous Blastomycosis Clinically Responsive to Itraconazole
A 16-year-old immunocompetent adolescent boy developed primary cutaneous blastomycosis after falling into a flowerbed. Increased awareness of this...