What’s new in pediatric dermatology? : Part I. Diagnosis and pathogenesis - 15/05/13
, Megha Tollefson, MD b, Robert Silverman, MD c
Correspondence to: Howard B. Pride, MD, Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center, 115 Woodbine Ln, Danville, PA 17822-5206.Abstract |
The field of pediatric dermatology has been rich in new developments. Part I of this continuing medical education article will focus on new diagnoses and new insights into the etiology and pathogenesis of pediatric skin disorders. Insights into the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis, new forms of contact dermatitis, recently recognized mimickers of port wine stains, associations with infantile hemangiomas, the concept of genetic diseases being classified by common pathways (RASopathies), newly recognized genetic discoveries in mosaic disorders, the recognition of cystic fibrosis being associated with aquagenic wrinkling of the palms, new forms of epidermolysis bullosa, and genital ulcers in non–sexually active adolescent girls will be discussed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : atopic dermatitis, aquagenic wrinkling, cystic fibrosis, epidermal nevus, epidermolysis bullosa, filaggrin, genital ulcers, hemangioma, mosaicism, nevus sebaceous, pediatric dermatology, port wine stain, propranolol, RASopathy
Abbreviations used : AD, ADHD, AWP, CLOVES, EN, IH, IH-MAG, LUMBAR, MAPK, PWS, RM, SOLAMEN
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| Dr Silverman has received speaking honoraria from Galderma and Promius. Dr Pride has received advisory board honoraria from Galderma. Dr Tollefson declared no conflicts of interest. |
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Vol 68 - N° 6
P. 885.e1-885.e12 - juin 2013 Retour au numéro
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