Peds Derm Flashcards
Mongolian spots- Eti
- Congenital hyperpigmentations
- Asians, african & hispanic
- Male > female
Mongolian spots- Sx
- Blue-black macule in sacral area
Mongolian spots- Tx
- Regress in childhood
- Laser tx
Seborrheic dermatitis- Eti
- Overproduction of sebum in sebaceous gland areas
- Newborns & puberty
Seborrheic dermatitis- Sx
- Yellow-brown greasy scale on face, scalp or perineum
- Erythematous, scaly
- Glistening plaques
Seborrheic dermatitis- Tx
- Self limiting
- Low dose steroids if persistant
Erythema toxicum- Eti
- Benign, idiopathic condition
- Up t 75% newborns
- Higher in full term infants
Erythema toxicum- Sx
- 24-48 hrs of age: blotchy erythematous macules with central vesicle/ pustule
- Follicular based lesions on chest
Erythema toxicum- Tx
Clears in 2-3 weeks
Acne neonatorium- Eti
- 20% newborns
Acne neonatorium- Sx
- Inflammatory pupules & pustules
- Nasal bridge &a cheeks
- Occurs btwn 2-4 wks
Acne neonatorium- Tx
- Spontaneous resolution
Acne vulgaris- Eti
- Common in adolescents
- 85%
- onset between 7-10 yrs
- Plugging follicle, bacterial infection, obstruction and inflammation
Acne vulgaris- Sx
- Pleomorphic lesions- comodones, papules, pustules & nodules
- Limited to face, back and chest
Acne vulgaris- Tx
- Topical keratolytic agents- retinoids
- Abx
- Oral abx
- Oral retinoids
Salmon patch- Eto
- Capillary malformation of skin
- nevus simplex aka storke bite
- 70% white infants, 60% black.
Salmon patch- Sx
- Light red macules on nape of neck, upper eyelid
Salmon patch- Tx
- Many persist through life
- Eyelid fade
Cafe au lait- Eti
- Melanocytes or giant melanosomes
Cafe au lait- Sx
Light brown macules
- May be first manifestation of neurofibromatosis
- Increase as infant grows
- 6+ >5mm diameter is dx for NF 1
Cafe au lait- Tx
- Monitor progression
- Tx if NF-1
Milia- Eti
Small, epidermal cysts
Milia- Sx
- 1-2 mm white papules on face of newborns
- Spontaneous ruptur and exfoliate contents
Milia- Tx
None, resolve on own
Miliaria- Eti
Obstruction of eccrine sweat ducts in neonates
Miliaria- Sx
- Superficial grouped vesicles with out erythema
- Milaria crystallina or rubra
- Intertrigenous areas
Miliaria- Tx
Cool skin
Diaper dermatitis- Eti
- Prolonged contact with urine & feces
Diaper dermatitis- Sx
- Erythema & skin scaling in perineal area
Diaper dermatitis- Tx
- Change diapers
- Air dry, allow freedom from moisture
- Barrier cream
Diaper dermatitis- candidal- Eto
Candida albicans
Diaper dermatitis- candidal- Sx
Beefy red patches
- Pustles, vesicles or papules
Diaper dermatitis- candidal- Tx
Topical imidazole
Atopic dermatitis- Eti
- Hereditary
- Ashma, chronic rhinitis
Atopic dermatitis- Sx
- Dry skin, eczema onset before 2 yrs
- Face, flexural surfaces, hands and feet
Atopic dermatitis- Tx
- Hydration
- Avoid soaps, rough clothes
- Topical corticosteroids
Hemangioma- Eti
Benign tumor of capillary endothelial cells
Hemangioma- Sz
Red, rubbery vascular plaque or nodule
Hemangioma- Tx
- 90% regress
- Tx if in airway or visual area
Tinea- Eti
Trichophyton infection of skin
Tinea- Sx
- Corporis: annular marginate plaque with central clearing, scale on leading edge
- Capitis: Scaling, alopecia, erythema
Tinea- Tx
- Topical antifungals
- Capitus- systemic grisofulvin
Impetigo- Eti
Group A strept &staph
Impetigo- Sx
Erosions with honey colored crusts
Impetigo- Tx
- Penicillins, cephalosporins, Augmentin
Port wine stain- Eti
Excess of capillaries in local skin
Port wine stain- Sx
- Light pink to dark red macule
- Anywhere on body
Port wine stain- Tx
- Fade within first year
- Laser tx if persist