Pediatric Dermatological Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Skin disorders in pediatrics can range from minor issues to serious conditions. Symptoms include rashes, ulcers, dry skin, and more. Understanding the signs, causes, and treatment options is essential for managing pediatric dermatological disorders effectively.
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Common Common dermatological dermatological disorders in pediatrics disorders in pediatrics
Contents Introduction Symptoms and signs of skin disorders Causes of skin disorders Common skin disorders in pediatrics Treatment of skin disorders Preventing skin disorders References
Introduction Introduction Skin disorders vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permanent. may be painless or painful. Some skin conditions are minor, and others can be life- threatening.
introduction introduction Many childhood skin problems disappear with age, but children can also inherit permanent skin disorders. Not all skin disorder indicate serious problem
Symptoms and signs of skin disorders
Symptoms and signs of skin disorders Symptoms and signs of skin disorders a rash, which might be painful or itchy raised bumps that are red or white scaly or rough skin peeling skin ulcers dry, cracked skin discolored patches of skin warts a loss of skin pigment excessive flushing
Skin rash Skin rash
Raised bumps Raised bumps
dry, cracked skin dry, cracked skin
discolored patches of skin discolored patches of skin
warts warts
loss of skin pigment loss of skin pigment
Excessive flushing Excessive flushing
Causes of skin disorders Causes of skin disorders
Causes of skin disorders Causes of skin disorders genetic factors bacteria trapped in skin pores and hair follicles fungus, parasites, viruses or microorganisms living on the skin a weakened immune system contact with allergens, irritants, or another person s infected skin Some skin conditions have no known cause.
Common skin disorders in pediatrics Common skin disorders in pediatrics
Common skin disorders in pediatrics Common skin disorders in pediatrics eczema eczema chickenpox chickenpox measles measles warts warts acne acne hives hives Ringworm Ringworm Diaper rash Diaper rash
Eczema Eczema Eczema is a dry ,itchy skin Eczema is a dry ,itchy skin condition condition A child is more likely develop A child is more likely develop eczema if there is family history of eczema if there is family history of eczema ,asthma or hay fever eczema ,asthma or hay fever Food allergies does not cause Food allergies does not cause eczema eczema
Chickenpox Chickenpox Varicella Varicella Airborne disease Airborne disease Caused by varicella zoster infection Caused by varicella zoster infection Small itchy blister Small itchy blister Start on the face and spread to rest of the body Start on the face and spread to rest of the body Fever ,tenderness and headache Fever ,tenderness and headache
Measles Measles Infectious disease cause by Infectious disease cause by measles virus measles virus Fever, cough, runny nose, and Fever, cough, runny nose, and inflamed eyes inflamed eyes Red flat rash started in the face Red flat rash started in the face and then spared to the rest of and then spared to the rest of the body the body
Warts Warts Harmless growth More common children than adult Most of them go away without treatment Can be treated with over the counter medicine
Acne Acne Blocked of oil gland Children of parents who had acne may be more likely to developed it Several medication such as steroid can cause it
Hives Hives Allergic reaction Red, itchy areas show up on the skin Caused by food medicines and other triggers Treated by antihistamine
Ringworm Ringworm Caused by fungi on skin Red ring with a clear center Lumpy or raised edge It very itchy and can gradually get bigger
Diaper rash Diaper rash Diaper rash is often related to wet or infrequently changes diapers Sign marked by red tender looking skin in diaper region Can clears up with simple at home treatment .
Treatment and prevention of skin Treatment and prevention of skin disorders disorders
Treatment of skin disorders Treatment of skin disorders Many skin disorders are treatable. Many skin disorders are treatable. Not all skin disorders respond to treatment. Not all skin disorders respond to treatment. Some conditions go away without treatment Some conditions go away without treatment
Treatment Treatment Antihistamines Antihistamines medicated creams and ointments medicated creams and ointments antibiotics antibiotics vitamin or steroid injections vitamin or steroid injections laser therapy laser therapy
Treatment Treatment
Preventing skin disorders Preventing skin disorders Avoid sharing glasses for drinking Avoid direct contact with the skin of other Childs who have an infection. Get vaccinated for infectious skin conditions, such as chickenpox. Avoid environmental and dietary allergens.
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