Common Dermatologic Problems in the Pediatric Practice
A supplement to Pediatric News supported by a restricted educational grant from 3M Pharmaceuticals. This supplement was jointly sponsored by Excerpta Medica, Inc., an ACCME accredited provider, and Pediatric News.
The roundtable discussion from which this supplement was developed took place in Chicago, Illinois on January 30, 2004.
To view the supplement, click the image above. To take the CME test, download and print out the PDF file, and follow the test instructions on page 16.
Faculty
Introduction
Amy S. Paller, MD
Professor and Chair of Dermatology
Professor of Pediatrics
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University, Chicago
Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago Research Support: 3M, Fujisawa and Novartis Consultant: 3M, Fujisawa and Novartis She discusses the unlabeled use of imiquimod for molluscum/warts. She also discusses the unlabeled use of pimecrolimus and tacrolimus for eczema for infants and children under the age of 2 years.
An Overview of Rashes and Lesions
Annette M. Wagner, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago
Attending Physician
Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago Nothing to disclose.
Managing Children with Atopic Dermatitis
Amy S. Paller, MD
Treating Warts and Molluscum in Children
Moise L. Levy, MD
Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Chief, Dermatology Service
Texas Children's Hospital, Houston Consultant: 3M, Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc., and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. He discusses the unlabeled uses of imiquimod for molluscum and warts (other than condyloma), and ivermectin for scabies.
Congenital and Acquired Nevi in the Pediatric Patient
Annette M. Wagner, MD
Recognizing and Treating Scabies in Children
Moise L. Levy, MD
Acne Therapy: An Overview
Seth J. Orlow, MD, PhD
Tinea Capitis and Other Cutaneous Fungal Infections
Adelaide A. Hebert, MD
Protection from Bites, Stings, and Photodamage
Adelaide A. Hebert, MD
Target Audience
This activity has been developed for pediatricians and other clinicians who provide health care for children and adolescents.
Educational Needs
As the front-line health care providers for infants, children, and adolescents, pediatric health care providers are continually confronted with a wide variety of dermatologic conditions. Many of these problems, if accurately diagnosed, are quite appropriately managed in the pediatrician's office. In other cases, recognition of the need for prompt referral to a dermatologic specialist is the more prudent course, with the pediatrician working in consultation with a dermatologist colleague. Pediatric specialists must remain up-to-date on the treatment of the most common infections and other dermatologic conditions seen in children.
Learning Objectives
By reading and studying this supplement, participants should be able to:
• Recognize the most common lesions and rashes that are likely to occur in a pediatric population.
• Discuss the approach to diagnosis when the condition is not immediately identifiable.
• Provide a rationale for referral to a dermatologic specialist.
• Summarize the treatment options for each of the diseases or conditions discussed in this supplement.
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Excerpta Medica, Inc., and Pediatric News. Excerpta Medica is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Excerpta Medica designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
