Patient Buzz: Rare Pediatric Skin Conditions | The Expert Weighs In
Parade and other media outlets recently covered the story of actress Mandy Moore's son, who was diagnosed with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. What should dermatology clinicians know about Gianotti-Crosti syndrome and other rare pediatric skin conditions? What should dermatology clinicians do when they are unsure of how to diagnose a pediatric skin condition?
For expert advice, I reached out to …
Parade and other media outlets recently covered the story of actress Mandy Moore's son, who was diagnosed with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. What should dermatology clinicians know about Gianotti-Crosti syndrome and other rare pediatric skin conditions? What should dermatology clinicians do when they are unsure of how to diagnose a pediatric skin condition?
For expert advice, I reached out to … Continue reading "Patient Buzz: Rare Pediatric Skin Conditions | The Expert Weighs In"
Pediatric dermatologic emergencies are very real, highlights Dr. Kalyani Marathe, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, who lectured during ODAC 2023. Pediatric dermatologic emergencies represent almost 4% of emergency room visits, and of those, most are related to chronic skin disease, drug eruptions, and infections. Here, we will review some of those … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Candrice Heath, assistant professor of dermatology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Every dermatology clinician should know some very specific things about hair loss, according to Dr. Heath, including that children can present with adult hair conditions. Watch as Dr. Heath outlines three condit … 
Which of the following cell types is most likely to be found on a Wright-Giemsa stain of fluid from the lesions shown on this 2-day-old child?
A. Basophils
B. Eosinophils
C. Histiocytes
D. Mast cells
E. Neutrophils
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Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian, chief of dermatology at Children’s National Hospital. When treating children, clinicians not only have the child as the patient but also the parent. Watch and learn Dr. Kirkorian’s top tips for engaging with parents of pediatric patients. Hear why she says letting …