Tag Eczema

Severe Hand Foot Mouth Disease

Hand Foot Mouth Disease

Childhood rashes are not my favorite topic or condition to contemplate. I use a rather simplistic approach (see Approach to Rashes) and a little bit of knowledge about typical childhood dermatologic eruptions (ex, Molluscum, Diaper Dermatitis, Perianal Strep, Scabies, Erythema Multiforme). Sometimes,…

Eczema Herpeticum

Eczema Herpeticum

The evaluation of pediatric patients with rashes is a common occurrence in the Ped ED… and a common area of frustration for many of us (ok, maybe it is just me).  We have previously covered an approach to the evaluation…

Atopic Dermatitis

“Rash.” Certainly, this is not a favorite chief complaint in the Ped ED, but unquestionably it is a common one. While there may be very few “rash emergencies,” there are several significant conditions to ponder (ex, Kawasaki, ITP, HUS) as…