Purpura is a significant finding, especially because it has been associated with multiple infectious causes, some of which are life-threatening. Purpura results from trauma to blood vessels in the skin, causing hemorrhage into the surrounding tissue. Purpuric lesions do not…
Introduction Eczematous eruptions represent a significant proportion of the skin diseases affecting neonates and infants. Clinically they are characterized by erythema, edema, scale, and sometimes crusts. The most common disorder is atopic dermatitis (AD) and, in fact, the term ‘eczema’…
Evidence Levels: A Double-blind study B Clinical trial ≥ 20 subjects C Clinical trial < 20 subjects D Series ≥ 5 subjects E Anecdotal case reports Courtesy of Herbert Goodheart and Bob Rudolf Open full size image A port wine…
Evidence Levels: A Double-blind study B Clinical trial ≥ 20 subjects C Clinical trial < 20 subjects D Series ≥ 5 subjects E Anecdotal case reports Open full size image Open full size image Diaper (napkin) dermatitis encompasses a broad…
Evidence Levels: A Double-blind study B Clinical trial ≥ 20 subjects C Clinical trial < 20 subjects D Series ≥ 5 subjects E Anecdotal case reports Open full size image Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, and intensely pruritic…
Key points Multiple clinical guidelines, consensus statements, and expert management recommendations have been published for atopic dermatitis. Most prominent guidelines are from the American Academy of Dermatology and the College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Joint Task published in 2014…