Derm

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Also known as atopic dermatitis

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Eczema

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Chronic, inflammatory skin condition driving by allergic sensitivities often diagnosed before age 5

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Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

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Infants > trunk, cheeks, and scalp.

Older children > flexor surfaces and may have lichenified plaques

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Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

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Avoid triggers, maintain hydration, control itching, treat inflammation, and aggressively treat super infections

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Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

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Triggers > heat, perspiration (sweating), dry climates. Dust mites, molds, pet dander, milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts

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Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

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Limit bathing to every other day followed by application of thick creams or ointments to lock in skin moisture.
Eucerin, cetaphil, aquaphor, petroleum jelly

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Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

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Antihistamines (diphenhydramine, hydoxyzine, cyproheptadine)

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Used to control itching

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Topical corticosteroids can be used to treat

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Inflammation

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Mild inflammation use

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Hydrocortisone

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Severe inflammation use

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Triamcinolone or fluocinolone

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Red macules > papules > pustules.

Appear 24-48 hours after birth. Resolve in 5-7 days. No treatment needed

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Erythema toxicum neonatorum

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3 types of lesions.
1) Pustules with non-red base
2) Erythematous (red) macules with surrounding scaly area
3) Hyperpigmented macules.
Present AT BIRTH and resolve within weeks-months. No treatment needed.

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Transient neonatal pustular melanosis

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Papules/pustules appearing on face/scalp around 3 wks of age. Resolve by 4 months. Can clean with soap and water. Avoid oils and lotions

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Neonatal acne

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White papules of retained keratin and sebaceous material present AT BIRTH on CHEEKS AND NOSE. Resolve within first few weeks of life without treatment

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Milia

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Erythema (redness) and greasy scales, usually on face and scalp. Resolves within weeks-months

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Apply emollient overnight, followed by massage and baby shampoo to loosen scales. Use soft brush to remove scales

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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1. Gentle cleansing

2. Ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, hydrocortisone

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Vesicles, papules, or pustules caused by accumulation of sweat in sweat ducts blocked by keratin. More common in warm climates and infants in incubators. Appears during first week of life.
Give infant cooler climate, loose clothing, and cool bath

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Miliaria (crystallina, rubra, pustulosa, profunda)

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Bright red, well-demarcated papules and pustules with satellite lesions in skin folds

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Candidal diaper dermatitis