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Core pediatric dermatology concepts for inclusion in resident curriculums identified

Pediatric dermatology curriculums for primary care providers should encompass information on the diagnosis and treatment of common conditions, as well as on evaluation and proper referral of rare and serious diseases, according to study findings.

Researchers used a modified, two-round Delphi technique to develop a consensus on objectives for inclusion in an online curriculum for pediatric dermatologists. The 20-expert panel used a five-point Likert-type scale to rate objectives; the objectives that had group medians of four or greater with an agreement of at least 70% agreement were considered to have met consensus.

After two rounds, a total of 170 items met consensus. Objectives pertaining to common conditions such as acne, molluscum, warts, atopic dermatitis and newborn skin met consensus, whereas rarer conditions failed to meet consensus, according to the researchers.

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Overall, the experts generally came to a consensus in terms of the identification, management and counseling of common conditions, and also for the recognition and referral — though not necessarily the management — of potentially serious conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome or erythema multiforme, the researchers concluded.

Disclosures: Frieden serves as a consultant for Pierre Fabre Dermatology and is on the advisory board for Anacor Pharmaceuticals.