Chicken Pox (Varicella)
When I was young, Chicken Pox Parties were all the rage! Yup… a party to expose kids to illness (well, I guess it’s not the only illness associated with “parties” – ex, STDs), but the possible complications of Chicken Pox…
Tag Pediatric Rash
Pediatric Rash
“Rash” seems to be a ubiquitous complaint some days in the Ped ED. Knowing that the skin is the largest organ, it seems only appropriate that we should take these complaints seriously. Unfortunately, often I feel a little inadequate…
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…