Dermatology

Table of Contents

1. Core Concepts of Pediatric Dermatology
2. Functions of the skin
3. Anatomy of the Skin
4. Principles of Diagnosis
5. Newborn Rashes
6. Birthmarks
   1. Congenital nevi
   2. Port-wine stain
   3. Salmon Patch
   4. Hemangiomas
   5. Mongolian spot
7. Inflammation of the skin
8. Acne
9. Pityriasis rosea
10. Acanthosis nigricans
11. Melanomas
12. Hairloss
13. Genodermatoses
14. Red spots
15. Infections
16. Physical abuse
17. Malnutrition
18. Glossary

Birthmarks

Café-au-lait macules

Café-au-lait macules are common and can be found in 5% of the population. Six or more cafe-au-lait spots greater than 5 mm is one of the diagnostic criteria in neurofibromatosis-1.

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