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Pediatric Dermatology, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics
- 1st Edition, Volume 40-1 - November 22, 2021
- Editor: Kelly M. Cordoro
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 9 7 3 8 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 9 7 3 9 - 6
In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, Guest Editor Kelly M. Cordoro brings considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Dermatology. Top experts in the field cover key topics… Read more
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Request a sales quoteIn this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, Guest Editor Kelly M. Cordoro brings considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Dermatology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Epidermal Nevi in Children, Pigmented Lesions in Children, Normal Skin Findings in Pediatric Patients with Skin of Color, and more.
- Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on pediatric dermatology, providing actionable insights for clinical practice.
- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.
- Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Presentation of common skin disorders in pediatric patients with skin of color; Tips, Tricks and Pearls to Expertly Treating Common Skin Conditions in Pediatric Patients; Climate and Environmental Health as it Relates to Pediatric Dermatology; and more.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Forthcoming Issues
- Preface
- Update on Clinically Relevant Genetic Testing in Pediatric Dermatology
- Key points
- Karyotype
- Chromosomal microarray
- Single-gene disorders
- Whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing
- Fibroblast culture
- Bench to bedside: updated Ehlers–Danlos diagnostic criteria
- Resources
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Updated Approach to Patients with Multiple Café au Lait Macules
- Key points
- Background
- Café au lait macules differential DIAGNOSIS
- Incidence in the general population
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- Six or more café au lait macules and neurofibromatosis type 1
- Genetic testing for neurofibromatosis type 1
- Mosaic neurofibromatosis type 1
- Legius syndrome
- Café au lait macules and other genetic disorders
- Approach to café au lait macules
- Café au lait macules meeting the neurofibromatosis type 1 National Institutes of Health criteria
- Café au lait macules not meeting the neurofibromatosis type 1 National Institutes of Health criteria
- Other clues from history and physical examination
- The importance of early diagnosis
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Pigmented Lesions in Children: Update on Clinical, Histopathologic and Ancillary Testing
- Key points
- Introduction
- Congenital melanocytic nevi
- Clinics care points
- Spitz nevi and spitzoid neoplasms
- Clinics care points
- Pediatric melanoma
- Clinics care points
- An Evidence-Based Approach to Pediatric Melanonychia
- Key points
- Introduction
- Background
- Evaluation
- Discussion
- Limitations
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Addressing Frequently Asked Questions and Dispelling Myths About Melanocytic Nevi in Children
- Key points
- Introduction
- Do congenital melanocytic nevi have a high risk of malignant transformation?
- Why does my child have more and more moles?
- What are the warning signs that a mole is becoming malignant?
- Is it necessary that a dermatologist review all melanocytic nevi in children (congenital and acquired)?
- Are melanocytic nevi on the palms and soles more dangerous than those in other locations?
- How often should melanocytic nevi be checked?
- Is it better to be “safe than sorry”? (is it advisable to remove as many nevi as possible as soon as possible?)
- Are nevi that bulge worrisome?
- How can I prevent malignant transformation of moles?
- Which is the best sunscreen?
- Clinics care points
- Epidermal Nevi: What Is New
- Key points
- Introduction
- Pathogenesis
- Epidermal nevi (keratinocytic nevi)
- Unique variants of keratinocytic epidermal nevi
- Congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform erythroderma and limb defects) syndrome
- Noteworthy therapeutics
- Linear or type 2 segmental Cowden disease (PTEN nevus)
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum
- Epidermal nevi with hypophosphatemic rickets (cutaneous skeletal hypophosphatemia syndrome)
- Nevus sebaceous and nevus sebaceous syndrome
- Phacomatosis pigmentokeratotica
- Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus
- Nevus comedonicus and nevus comedonicus syndrome
- Becker nevus and Becker nevus syndrome
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Normal Skin Findings and Cultural Practices in Pediatric Patients with Skin of Color
- Key points
- Introduction
- Normal skin findings
- Clinical observations based on biology: benign, normal findings
- Cultural practices that may be relevant in pediatric patients with skin of color
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Features of Common Skin Disorders in Pediatric Patients with Skin of Color
- Key points
- Introduction
- Neonatal
- Inflammatory
- Hair and scalp
- Follicular
- Pigmentary disorders
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Tips, Tricks, and Pearls to Expertly Treat Common Pediatric Dermatologic Conditions
- Key points
- Atopic dermatitis
- Juvenile plantar dermatosis
- Psoriasis
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Hemangiomas
- Compliance/adherence
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Towards a More Inclusive Environment in the Dermatology Clinic: An Introduction to Using Thoughtful Language in the Practice of Dermatology
- Key points
- Introduction
- A patient-centered approach to language
- Cultural mindfulness and dermatologic disease
- Summary
- Clinics care points
- Disclosure/ conflicts of interest
- Addressing Climate-Related Health Impacts During the Patient Encounter: A Practical Guide for Pediatric Dermatologists
- Key points
- Background
- Discussion
- Clinics care points
- Summary
- No. of pages: 240
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 40-1
- Published: November 22, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323897389
- eBook ISBN: 9780323897396
KC
Kelly M. Cordoro
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Chief, Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Fellowship Director, Pediatric Dermatology
McCalmont Family Endowed Professor in Pediatric Dermatology