Dr Tanvi Pal, Pediatric Dermatologist – Pediatric Practice… Pearls for your Pediatric Office Practice

Hypopigmented patch…

Lichen striatus

5 Dec 202130 Nov 2021

Lichen striatus is a transient linear eruption, i.e. common in children, which follows lines of Blaschko. It has a self limited course with duration varying from a few weeks to 2-3 years, relapses can…

Hypopigmented patch…

Pityriasis versicolor

2 Dec 202130 Nov 2021

It is a common superficial cutaneous fungal infection characterized by pityriasiform desquamation and hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules, located on the chest and back, caused by Malassezia furfur. It happens more in hot &…

Hypopigmented patch…

Pityriasis Alba

28 Nov 202126 Nov 2021

Pityriasis alba is characterized by round to oval- shaped, fine scaly, flat, erythematous to hypopigmented macule, which is present on the face, trunk and extensor surfaces of arms & legs. It is…

Environmental Hazards…

Sunscreen use in children

28 Oct 202126 Nov 2021

Previous Post Sun Protection for Children How to use a sunscreen According to current guidelines, sunscreens are recommended for children aged 6 months and older only. For infants younger than…

Environmental Hazards…

Sun Protection in Children

24 Oct 202126 Nov 2021

Do children need sun protection ? Children’s especially upto age 3 years, have a thin upper layer of the skin and a lower concentration of protective melanin. This allows ultraviolet radiation (UVR)…

PERINEAL RASH…

Streptoccocal Perianal Dermatitis

5 Aug 202116 Jul 2021

Its less commonly seen as compared to other forms of Perineal Dermatides. Incidence is more in age group of 6-9 months and more common in male infants. It is characterized…

PERINEAL RASH…

Seborrheic Perineal Dermatitis

1 Aug 202116 Jul 2021

It is an inflammatory skin disease, commonly affecting the napkin area of infants. It is characterized by sharply demarcated salmon-coloured, scaly plaques that involve the groins. The scaling is greasy and…

Candidial Dermatitis…

Candidial Diaper Rash

29 Jul 202116 Jul 2021

Candidial diaper rash is seen in children on broad spectrum antibiotic therapy or infected with oral thrush or sometimes with acute diarrhea. It is caused by Candida albicans. It is diagnosed clinically and…

PERINEAL RASH…

Primary irritant contact Dermatitis

25 Jul 20215 Aug 2021

Initial Post: What Causes a Perineal rash ? Previous Post : General Treatment approach to any Perineal Rash Primary Irritant Contact dermatitis, also referred to as Napkin Dermatits, is the…

Diaper dermatitis…

Treatment approach to a Perineal Rash

22 Jul 20215 Aug 2021

Previous Post: What Causes a Perineal rash ? Following tis ABCDE pneumonic will ensure that all aspects are covered for any Perineal Rash or Diaper Dermatitis in addition to the…