Clinical Paediatric Dermatology

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Parents bring their children to pediatrician for common pediatric problems and ask for opinion on coexisting skin problems (secondary complaint) or they come with primary dermatological problems. Very fewpediatricians work in dermatology OPD or wards during their training in pediatrics and hence are not able to handle dermatological complaints when they set up their practice. When faced with such a problem, there is a tendency to prescribe ointments containing antibacterial, antifungal agents, and steroids. Such a polytherapeutic approach may have disastrous consequences. Moreover, some of the dermatological conditions in children are different from those in adults. In this era of sub-specialization, general pediatricians who offer primary care to children must be knowledgeable in pediatric dermatological problems. Since 20–30% of cases in pediatric practice have dermatological problems, there is a need for a book on “Pediatric Dermatology” keeping in view the specific problems encountered in Indian subcontinent. Clinical Pediatric Dermatology is primarily meant for beginners in pediatric dermatology and pediatricians. This book has been written keeping in view the interests of both. The main purpose of this book is to educate pediatricians and dermatologists who take care of young ones with pediatric dermatoses. Key Features A clinically oriented book for beginners in pediatric dermatology. Develops key learning skills to manage pediatric dermatoses. Builds clear cut concepts in pediatric dermatology. Focuses on common pediatric dermatoses seen in India.

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Devinder Mohan Thappa Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry is an eminent teacher who obtained his postgraduate degree from PGIMER, Chandigarh, a premier institute of India. He has the rich experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates at Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi before joining JIPMER, Pondicherry. He has been involved in curriculum designing and its implementation for undergraduates and postgraduates at his institute (rated 3rd in top 10 medical schools in India). He has to his credit over 400 scientific publications in international/national specialty journals including nearly 150 articles related to pediatric dermatology and authorship of two books and four chapters in STD books. He is the Editor of the Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology from the year 2004 and has been recently appointed as the Chief Editor of the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. He is the Editorial Board member of two specialty journals in India, he is also the member of National Academy of Medical Sciences and fellow of International Medical Science Academy, New Delhi for his academic achievements. He has been awarded with prestigious “Ambady and Sardarilal Memorial Orations” by the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, and “Dr. Sardarilal Memorial Oration Award” for the best paper in the Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. He is the recipient of WHO fellowship for study of STD and AIDS under University of Washington, Seattle, USA. He was declared International Man of the Millennium by International Biographic Centre, London in 1999 and subsequently awarded with “2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 20th Century Award” in March 2000 and “2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century Award” in 2001. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Principles of Diagnosis 2. Newborn Skin and Its Care 3. Role of Cleansers in Pediatric Skin 4. Principles of Treatment in Pediatric Dermatology 5. Neonatal Dermatoses 6. Nevi in Newborn and Children 7. Infestations 8. Bacterial Infections 9. Viral Infections 10. Fungal Infections 11. Exanthems 12. Eczemas and Dermatitis 13. Urticaria, Angioedema and Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions 14. Mastocytosis and Histiocytoses 15. Pigmentary Disorders 16.Papulosquamous Disorders 17. Vesicobullous Disorders 18. Keratinization Disorders 19. Connective Tissue Disorders 20. Photosensitivity Disorders 21. Genodermatoses 22. Nutritional Deficiency Disorders 23. Disorders of Sebaceous and Sweat Glands 24. Disorders of Hair and Nail 25. Cosmetics in Children 26. Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Teenage Group 27. Dermatological Emergencies in Nnewborns 28. Dermatological Emergencies in Children 29. Miscellaneous Disorders in Children 30. Therapy in Pediatric Dermatology Some useful resources Index