Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Juvenile Dermatomyositis is rare, but has significant morbidity and mortality associated with it! Let's look for the clues to help make the diagnosis!
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Parvovirus Infection In Children
Parvovirus is responsible for a variety of diseases in humans, including the well-known "fifth disease" in children, but it can also lead to more severe complications in certain individuals. Let's review.
Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome in Children
Rashes can be challenging. Is it a "Viral Exanthem?" Let's review another common cause of pediatric rash: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome!
Pediatric Balanitis and Balanoposthitis
Pediatric Balanitis and Balanoposthitis can be a source of concern for both patient, parents, and providers. Let's take a minute to review.
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
The skin findings may just be the "tip of the iceberg" and that is true with Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) in children.
Rat Bite Fever in Children
I often think of our medical knowledge as a collection of cross-referenced manilla folders that are stored in giant drawers in a large web of neurons. In the beginning, those folders have labels but are filled with sparse information. Through…
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Induced Rash and Mucositis
We all know that I am not a “fan” of rashes and this is why I have a general “approach to pediatric rashes.” Part of this approach is perception of “sick vs not sick” and an assessment of the mucous…