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As a pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Robert A. Silverman is all too familiar with this scenario: A child is referred to him with a diagnosis of nail fungus, and the parents are frustrated that the oral antifungal agents did not work. What bothers him the most is not the antifungals, but that the... »
Sun Exposure Attitudes, Behaviors Change From Age 10 to 13
Attitudes toward sun exposure – and behaviors – change between childhood and adolescence, researchers have found, suggesting that children in this age bracket may be critical targets for physicians to advise. Among children who were interviewed at age 10 years and again at 13, those in the elder... »
Lasers Have Role in Pediatric Care, Expert Says
ORLANDO – Lasers can effectively target and treat several well-known pediatric skin conditions and, thanks to advances in technology, potentially treat more in the near future, according to Dr. Jan Izakovic. The right laser in skilled hands can improve port wine stains, superficial hemangiomas,... »
ORLANDO – Lasers can effectively target and treat several well-known pediatric skin conditions and, thanks to advances in technology, potentially treat more in the near future, according to Dr. Jan Izakovic. The right laser... »
As a pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Robert A. Silverman is all too familiar with this scenario: A child is referred to him with a diagnosis of nail fungus, and the parents are frustrated that the oral antifungal agents did not... »
Don't Miss These Pediatric Dermatology Diagnoses
RIO GRANDE, P.R. – Langerhans cell histiocytosis can be benign and self-limited, or a disseminated disease with the potential for significant morbidity and death, said Dr. Anthony J. Mancini. The mortality risk depends on... »
Earlier Is Better in Psoriasis Treatment
RIO GRANDE, P.R. – Treating psoriasis patients earlier in life could help prevent later physical and psychological problems, according to Dr. Alexa B. Kimball. "We used to think that we should save our therapies until... »
ORLANDO – Lasers can effectively target and treat several well-known pediatric skin conditions and, thanks to advances in technology, potentially treat more in the near future, according to Dr. Jan Izakovic. The right laser... »
Propranolol Gains Favor for Infantile Hemangiomas
Dr. Ilona J. Frieden describes the generally positive experience so far with propranolol for infantile hemangiomas, and the research that's underway. »
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