Special Problems in Children Part 2 Flashcards
What is this?
Cutis marmorata
(Physiological Livedo Reticularis)
What is this and what causes it?
Harlequin Colour Change
It is suspected to be linked to the immaturity of the hypothalamus controlling the dilation of peripheral blood vessels.
What is this?
What causes it?
What is the treatment?
Milia (50% of babies get it)
A Build up of keratin in the pilosebaceous glands
Self limiting (Although cryotherapy or squeezing out the contents helps)
What is the cause of Milia in young adults?
Usually damage to the skin secondary to sun exposure.
What is this?
How do you treat it?
Miliaria (Heat Rash)
Keep the skin cool.
What are the causes of nappy rash?
- Dampness
- Friction
- Exposure to urine and faeces
- Presence of microorganisms.
What type of nappy rash is this?
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
(It spares the skin folds & has shiny macules and papules)
What type of nappy rash is this?
Candida dermatitis
(Satellite Lesions are a hallmark of Candida Dermatitis)
What sort of nappy rash is this?
Psoriasiform dermatitis
(Pink well demarcated plaques involving the creases)
How do you manage nappy rash?
- Avoid the causative agent/ Regular nappy changes
- Barrier cream - Bepanthen ointment (containing dexpanthenol) or Sudocrem
- Low potency steroids at the start (A nappy gives occlusion so be mindful of this)
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Topical Imidazole if Candida
- Check for oral thrush - treat with nystatin drops or miconazole gel.
What is thought to cause Seborrheic Dermatitis in children?
Malassezia furfur
What is the treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis in children?
- Soft brush after overnight olive oil or emollient
- Topical antifungal creams - ketoconazole cream with or without hydrocortisone.
What are the 3 types of warts?
- Plane warts (Verruca Plana)
- Common Warts (Verruca Vulgaris)
- Filiform Warts
What types of warts are these?
What subtype of HPV causes them?
Where are they most commonly found?
Plane Warts (Verruca Plana)
HPV 3, 10 & 28
Face, hands and shins.
What types of warts are these?
What subtype of HPV causes them?
Where are they most commonly found?
Common Warts (Verruca Vulgaris)
HPV 1,2 & 4
Fingers, Periungual Folds and Plantar Surfaces
What types of warts are these?
What subtype of HPV causes them?
Where are they most commonly found?
Filiform warts
Same subtype of common warts (HPV 1, 2 & 4)
Eyelids or perioral