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Pediatric dermatology for the primary care provider. Atopic dermatitis. Diagnosis and management of psoriasis in children. Pediatric melanoma, moles and sun safety. Diagnosis and management of nail disorders in children. Diagnosis and management of cutaneos vasculitis in children. Pediatric vitiligo. Diagnosis and management of diaper dermatitis. Diagnosis and management of infantile hemangiomas. Cutaneos drug reactions in the pediatric population. Diagnosis and management of alopecia in children. Superficial fungal infections in children. Cutaneos bacterial infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes in infants and children.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by intense pruritus and a waxing and waning course. AD often presents in infancy and childhood and can persist throughout adulthood. The exact cause of AD is unknown, but it likely reflects an interplay between genetic and environmental factors. AD affects up to 20% of children in the United States, and prevalence may be increasing. Treatment can be effective in alleviating symptoms but serves only to manage the disease, not cure it. Appropriate therapy can also prevent significant complications, such as infection, sleep disturbance, behavioral problems, and
growth impairment.