Dermatology News

A 14-year-old male presents to pediatric dermatology for evaluation of a new bump on his scalp. The patient’s mother notes this has been present for a few months and may be slightly growing. The patient denies any pain or pruritus; the lesion does not have a history of bleeding or purulent drainage. He has not had any prior treatment for this lesion. Nine years ago, the patient had chemotherapy and radiation treatment involving the occipital scalp for disseminated medulloblastoma, which has been in remission ever since. There is no personal or family history of melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer. He has no history of jaw cysts or dental problems.

Tumor thickness, lymph node status, ulceration and disease stage significantly predicted survival among pediatric patients with melanoma, according to results of a retrospective review.

Topical clobetasol propionate, 0.05% cream was more effective than hydrocortisone, 1% cream in treating children with alopecia areata, according to recent study results.

A 13-year-old girl presents to your office with an asymptomatic eruption for 3 days. Her parents report the rash appeared suddenly and involves her scalp, face, trunk and extremities. She denies improvement with application of calamine lotion. No one at home has a similar rash. Upon review of systems, she said she had a sore throat about a week before the eruption, along with a brief period of tactile temperatures.

The number and distribution of melanocytic nevi in childhood among patients with familial melanoma were major risk factors for children developing melanoma as adults, according to recent study results.

Significantly greater doses of isotretinoin after 1 year of completion of therapy effectively treated patients with acne vulgaris and decreased relapse rates without significantly increasing adverse events, according to recent study results.

A 12-year-old female presents to a pediatric dermatology clinic for evaluation of a bald patch on the left side of her scalp. The patient notes this lesion has been present for at least 5 months. She denies pruritus and pain in the area. She denies any history of a rash on her feet or body. The patient does not wear her hair in tight braids or a tight ponytail. She is not taking any medication and denies any history of diffuse hair thinning or hair loss. The patient’s mother said she is unaware of any family history of thyroid disease or type I diabetes.

Most pediatric patients with pachyonychia congenita exhibit symptoms before school age, allowing for early diagnoses that may later aid adolescents who experience psychosocial effects from the syndrome, a recent study determined.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Bactrim is a safe choice for the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections, according to recent study findings presented here.

A multimedia intervention program for melanoma survivors improved sun-protection practices for their children, according to recent study results.