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What is the characteristic of eczema?
What is the characteristic of eczema?
- Fungal infection
- Viral infection
- Chronic inflammatory condition (correct)
- Bacterial infection
What is the treatment option for acne?
What is the treatment option for acne?
- Phototherapy and laser therapy
- Moisturizers and topical corticosteroids
- Topical retinoids and oral antibiotics (correct)
- Oral antihistamines and oral isotretinoin
What is a characteristic of port wine stains?
What is a characteristic of port wine stains?
- Blue-gray marks on the lower back or buttocks
- Purple, pink, or red marks (correct)
- Light brown, coffee-colored marks
- White, small bumps on the nose, chin, or cheeks
What is a diagnostic technique for fungal infections?
What is a diagnostic technique for fungal infections?
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What is the treatment option for eczema?
What is the treatment option for eczema?
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What is molluscum contagiosum?
What is molluscum contagiosum?
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What is the characteristic of keratosis pilaris?
What is the characteristic of keratosis pilaris?
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What is a type of pigmented birthmark?
What is a type of pigmented birthmark?
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What is impetigo?
What is impetigo?
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What is the treatment option for birthmarks?
What is the treatment option for birthmarks?
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Common Pediatric Skin Conditions
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Chronic inflammatory condition
- Characteristics: dry, scaly, itchy skin
- Triggers: genetics, environmental factors, allergies
- Treatment: moisturizers, topical corticosteroids, oral antihistamines
Acne
- Inflammatory condition caused by clogged pores
- Characteristics: blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, cysts
- Treatment: topical retinoids, antibiotics, oral isotretinoin (for severe cases)
Birthmarks
- Vascular Birthmarks
- Port wine stains: purple, pink, or red marks
- Hemangiomas: benign growths, often appear at birth or in infancy
- Pigmented Birthmarks
- Cafe-au-lait spots: light brown, coffee-colored marks
- Mongolian spots: blue-gray marks, often on lower back or buttocks
Infections
- Bacterial Infections
- Impetigo: contagious, crusty, itchy rash
- Cellulitis: bacterial infection of skin and underlying tissue
- Viral Infections
- Molluscum contagiosum: viral rash, often on face, arms, and legs
- Warts: viral infection, often on hands or feet
Other Conditions
- Keratosis Pilaris: dry, rough skin, often on arms and legs
- Milia: small, white bumps on nose, chin, or cheeks
- Pityriasis Alba: mild, patchy skin condition, often on face
Diagnostic Techniques
- Physical examination
- Skin scraping or biopsy
- Wood's lamp examination (for fungal infections)
- Patch testing (for allergies)
Treatment Options
- Topical corticosteroids
- Topical antibiotics
- Moisturizers
- Oral antihistamines
- Oral antibiotics
- Phototherapy (for eczema, psoriasis)
- Laser therapy (for birthmarks, scars)
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