Dermatological Presentations in Pediatric Emergency Room as a Clue to Diagnosis

While most dermatological conditions in the pediatric population are easily manageable and self-limiting, some can turn into emergencies requiring immediate intervention. The underlying pathophysiology could be a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection, while others could be physiological conditions. Common dermatological conditions include birthmarks, hemangiomas, atopic or contact dermatitis, acne, alopecia, inflammatory dermatosis, psoriasis, viral infections like warts and herpes simplex, and strawberry skin from staphylococcal infection.

Their diagnosis is mainly based on the presentation characteristics, such as its color, size, morphology, and distribution. Therefore, it is important to understand the underlying pathophysiology and clinical presentations for accurate diagnosis. To share more insights on pediatric dermal conditions, rare emergencies, and their overall management,…