Pediatric Rash – Friday Pop Quiz 7/9/2021
A 4-month-old African-American male presents for the rash shown. The rash has been present for the past two months. The mother describes that the baby tends to be bothered by this rash and can be seen trying to rub his feet together. Which of the following tests should be performed next?
A. KOH
B. Mineral oil prep
C. Skin biopsy
D. Bacterial culture
E. Fungal culture
To find o …
A 4-month-old African-American male presents for the rash shown. The rash has been present for the past two months. The mother describes that the baby tends to be bothered by this rash and can be seen trying to rub his feet together. Which of the following tests should be performed next?
A. KOH
B. Mineral oil prep
C. Skin biopsy
D. Bacterial culture
E. Fungal culture
To find o … Continue reading "Pediatric Rash – Friday Pop Quiz 7/9/2021"
What should this patient be evaluated for?
A. Deafness
B. Cataracts
C. Neurocutaneous melanosis
D. Limb length discrepancy
E. Brachydactyly
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The infant shown in this image is at risk for which of the following complications?
A. Cleft palate
B. Diaphragmatic hernia
C. Hypospadias
D. Imperforate anus
E. Coarctation of the aorta
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Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolves in pediatric dermatology? Whether in clinic or in the wards, we all have some bad wolves we hope not to encounter, and others that do not fail to surprise dermatologists. Here, I share a few of them as presented by Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian at the 2020 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, including Mycoplasma-induced Rash and Mucositis (MIRM), Sta … 
Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian, Interim Chief of Dermatology at Children's National Health System and Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences, summarizes recent controversies in the field of pediatric dermatology regarding the usage of systemic therapies in children.
This article will provide an overview of the following:
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