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

Treatment of Impetigo

30 Jun 202230 Jun 2022

For antibiotic therapy, the chosen agent must provide coverage against both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes Limited impetigo — Topical therapy for impetigo should be administered if there are a limited number of lesions. Topical…

Ecythyma

26 Jun 202224 Jun 2022

Ecthyma is an ulcerative form of impetigo where untreated lesions of nonbullous impetigo progress to a deeper infection. Lesions consist of "punched-out" ulcers covered with yellow crust surrounded by raised violaceous margins. A subsequent…

Bullous Impetigo

23 Jun 202221 Jun 2022

Previous Post Non-Bullous Impetigo Bullous impetigo is a form of impetigo seen primarily in young children in which the vesicles enlarge to form flaccid bullae with clear yellow fluid, which…

Non-Bullous Impetigo

19 Jun 202217 Jun 2022

Previous Post - Impetigo Non-bullous impetigo is the most common form of impetigo. Lesions begin as papules that progress to vesicles surrounded by erythema. Subsequently they become pustules that enlarge…

IMPETIGO

16 Jun 202217 Jun 2022

Impetigo is the most common bacterial infection in children, which is highly contagious. It presents as an acute infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis and is caused by Group…

Arthropod Bites and Infestations…

Topical Ivermectin for Head lice

6 Feb 20224 Feb 2022

Ivermectin 0.5%, is applied to dry scalp and hair closest to scalp first, then apply outward towards ends of hair, completely covering scalp and hair. Leave on for 10 minutes (start timing treatment after…

Atopic Dermatitis…

SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS vs ATOPIC DERMATITIS

30 Dec 202128 Dec 2021

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic DermatitisAge of onset2-3months5-6monthsPresence of itching/pruritusMild or absentSevereClinical sitesStarts at scalp (Cradle cap), neck, flexures, groins. Cheeks, extensor aspects of arms & legs, sparing the groins Clinical PresentationGreasy yellow coloured scaling…

Achromic nevus…

Nevus Depigmentosus or Achromic nevus

12 Dec 20217 Dec 2021

Nevus depigmentosus is a well- circumscribed macule/patch of hypopigmentation, present since birth. It remains stable in size and shape; only increases in proportion to the body size. On wood’s light the lesion…

Hypopigmented patch…

Vitiligo

9 Dec 202130 Nov 2021

Vitiligous patches are manifested before the age of 10yrs in approx. 25% of cases and by age 20 years approximayely 50% would manifest. The order of distribution of a vitiligous patch…

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…