pediatric dermatology

Pediatric Lesions – Wright-Giemsa Stain – Friday Pop Quiz 4/7/2023
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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 To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner  …

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Pediatric Derm Emergencies & How to Treat Them
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Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Kalyani Marathe, director of the dermatology division at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Marathe shares serious pediatric skin issues including infections, drug reactions and congenital conditions. Watch and learn how to recognize and treat these serious issues, and how to know whe …

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Pediatric Rash – Friday Pop Quiz 12/30/2022
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A 2 day-old infant is being seen in the hospital for the following rash. Which of the following is not true about the infant’s disease? A. Skin lesions typically resolve without scarring B. There is a strong association with anti-SSA/Ro antibodies C. There are also reports of the presence of U1RNP antibodies D. Lesions have a predilection for the face E. Heart block often deve …

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Severe Psoriasis Presenting in 3-Year-Old Child With Nail Dystrophy: Response to Biologic Treatment
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Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, affects about 2% of children. A small subset have isolated nail involvement refractory to topical treatment that can be disabling. The development of targeted biologic agents offers safe, effective options for children with moderate-to-severe skin and nail disease. A few are now Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for children. INTRODUCTIO …

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JDD November 2022 Issue Highlights | Lasers, Light Sources, and Devices
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The November issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) focuses on lasers, lights sources, and devices featuring original articles and case reports exploring topics such as combination of platelet rich plasma and 1550 nm fractional laser for androgenetic alopecia, safety of combination laser procedures in single clinic visit, efficacy of a fractionated 1540 nm erbium glass laser in the tre …

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