Common Skin Diseases in Children

Description

This book presents the most common skin diseases of children, which account for more than 90% of the presenting cases. In each chapter, the differential diagnostic possibilities are shown in a table where the most important distinguishing features are summarized. Treatment is presented in considerable detail, reflecting the current literature as well as the clinical experience in two large German pediatric dermatology clinics. The scientific names of all recommended medications are given so that the book can be used by readers around the globe, rather than just those with access to European medications. Tips are included for the treating physician on how to best tailor the various therapy regimens and anticipate the course of the disease. Recent advances in dermatologic therapy including tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, and imiquimod are included. The appendix contains detailed practical information on the choice of an appropriate vehicle, as well as on antibiotics, antihistamines, and topical corticosteroids.

Table of Contents

1. Acne (K.Strom)
2. Alopecia Areata (M.Moehrenschlager and L.B.Weigl)
3. Arthropod Bite and Sting Reactions (R.Remling)
4. Atopic Dermatitis (A.Heidelberger and D.Abeck)
5. Special Variants:Atopic Cheilitis (C.Schnopp)
6. Special Variants:Foot Dermatitis in Atopic Patients (H.Fesq) Burns and Sunburn (B.Heidtmann and O.Brandt)
7. Diaper Dermatitis (K.Strom)
8. Granuloma Annulare (I.Forer)
9. Herpes Simplex Virus Infections (A.Heidelberger)
10. Impetigo (M.Mempel)
11. Lice Infestations (O.Brandt)
12. Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus (S.Thomsen)
13. Lyme Borreliosis (M.Moehrenschlager)
14. Cutaneous Mastocytosis (K.Brockow)
15. Molluscum Contagiosum (K.Brockow)
16. Perioral Dermatitis (K.Strom)
17. Pityriasis Lichenoides (C.Schnopp and T.Schmidt)
18. Pityriasis Rosea (M.Moehrenschlager)
19. Psoriasis (K.Brockow)
20. Scabies (O.Brandt)
21. Seborrheic Dermatitis (T.Schmidt)
22. Tinea Capitis (D.Abeck)
23. Urticaria (K.Brockow)
24. Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections (A.Heidelberger and H.Cremer)
25. Vascular Anomalies (H.Cremer and S.Thomsen)
26. Viral Exanthems (L.B.Weigl)
27. Warts (O.Brandt)

• Appendices
• Appendix I Choice of Vehicles
• Appendix II Prescribing Antibiotics for Children
• Appendix III Prescribing Antihistamines for Children
• Appendix IV Prescribing Topical Corticosteroids for Children
• Subject Index