Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Dermatology 49 Clinical Questions

Section I Birthmarks/Vascular and Other Skin Lesions

Question 1 What Is the Natural Progression of Infantile Hemangiomas?

Erin F. Mathes, MD and Ilona J. Frieden, MD

Question 2 Are There Types or Locations of Hemangiomas That Require Special Attention?

Erin F. Mathes, MD and Ilona J. Frieden, MD

Question 3 What Are the Management/Treatment Options for Infantile Hemangiomas?

Maria C. Garzon, MD

Question 4 Do All Sebaceous Nevi Need to Be Removed?

Magdalene Dohil, MD and Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD

Question 5 When Do I Worry About Midline Cutaneous Lumbosacral Lesions?

Christine T. Lauren, MD

Question 6 How Do I Evaluate White Birthmarks?

Anna S. Salinas, MD and Moise L. Levy, MD

Question 7 How Do I Evaluate Tan Birthmarks?

Patrick McMahon, MD

Question 8 What Do I Need to Consider Diagnostically and Therapeutically With Facial Port-Wine Stains?Magdalene Dohil, MD and Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD

Section II Nevi and Photoprotection

Question 9 What Sunscreen Should I Recommend to My Patients and How Can I Balance Sun Protection With Ensuring That They Receive Enough Vitamin D?

Lisa Arkin, MD

Question 10 What Do I Need to Know About Acquired Nevi?

Kara N. Shah, MD, PhD

Question 11 How Should I Manage Large Nevi?

Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD

Question 12 Should Moles on the Hands, Feet, and Scalp Always Be Removed?

Patrick McMahon, MD

Question 13 Do All Congenital Nevi Need to Be Referred to a Dermatologist?

Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD

Section III Rashes

Question 14 How Do You Distinguish Serious Systemic Rashes Like Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome From Each Other and From Less Serious Rashes Like Chronic Urticaria?

Anna S. Salinas, MD and Moise L. Levy, MD

Question 15 When Should I Refer Recurrent Oral Ulcers to a Specialist?

Bhavik S. Desai, DMD, PhD; Andres Pinto, DMD, MPH, FDS RCSEd; and Faizan Alawi, DDS

Question 16 When Does a Drug Rash Require Referral?

John C. Browning, MD, FAAD, FAAP

Question 17 How Do I Treat and Monitor Henoch Sch\u00f6nlein Purpura?

Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD

Question 18 How Do I Diagnose and Treat Scabies?

Albert C. Yan, MD, FAAP, FAAD

Question 19 How Do I Differentiate and Treat Bug Bite Reactions?

Dirk M. Elston, MD

Question 20 What Are the Keys to Recognizing the Rash of Lupus, Dermatomyositis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?

Andrea L. Zaenglein, MD

Question 21 What Causes Vulvar and Perineal Itching?

Andrea L. Zaenglein, MD

Question 22 What Therapies Work for Pityriasis Rosea?

John C. Browning, MD, FAAD, FAAP

Question 23 What Is the Approach to the Newborn With Blisters?

Kimberly D. Morel, MD, FAAD, FAAP

Question 24 What Are the Types and Appearances of Contact Dermatitis?

Glen H. Crawford, MD and Sharon E. Jacob, MD

Section IV Atopic Dermatitis

Question 25 What Is the Natural Progression of Atopic Dermatitis?

Lisa Arkin, MD

Question 26 What Are the Different Treatment Options for Atopic Dermatitis Based on Age and Affected Body Part?

James Treat, MD

Question 27 What Are the Alternatives to Topical Steroids for Atopic Dermatitis?

Marissa J. Perman, MD

Question 28 How Do I Diagnose and Manage Eczema Herpeticum?

Andrea L. Zaenglein, MD

Question 29 When Should I Refer a Patient With

Biography

James R. Treat, MD is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, with his major clinical appointment at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

“This is an informative and comprehensive resource for practitioners in primary care.  In addition to providing exemplar diagnosing and management strategies for pediatric dermatology, there is significant evidence of prevention and anticipatory guidance when applicable…This book provides a foundation of expert pediatric dermatology advice from physicians around the country in one powerful resource…All practitioners in pediatrics will find this textbook to be a reference of significant value.”

 - Debra Connolly Shearer, EdD, MSN, FNP-BC, Villanova University College of Nursing, Pediatric Nursing

"This is an excellent resource for pediatricians who see a fair amount of patients with skin conditions as well as for dermatologists who see children on a regular basis. As a board certified pediatrician, dermatologist, and pediatric dermatologist, I view this book as an extremely valuable addition to the literature."

-Amy E. Gilliam, MD, Doody's Book Review Service