Labial Adhesions… Labial Adhesions 13 Jan 202211 Jan 2022 Labial adhesions are frequently seen in infants beyond 3 months age and incidence peaks in the second year of life and onset rarely seen beyond 3 years age. Inflammation of the labia…
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…
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…
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