Pediatric Dermatology Glossary

Alternative term for hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing the inverse distribution pattern compared to typical acne vul...

A rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis characterised by painless, superficial peeling of the skin limited to the hand...

A rare genetic disorder in infants causing zinc deficiency with characteristic skin lesions around body orifices.

A benign, recurrent vesiculopustular eruption affecting the palms and soles of infants and young children.

An autoimmune condition causing non-scarring hair loss in well-demarcated circular or oval patches, commonly affecting c...

A congenital absence of skin, most commonly affecting the scalp vertex, presenting as a well-demarcated defect.

A chronic inflammatory skin condition commonly affecting infants and children, characterized by itchy, red, and scaly pa...

Developmental patterns on the skin following embryonic cell migration, visible when certain skin disorders follow these...

A flat, coffee-colored birthmark that may be isolated or associated with genetic syndromes when multiple lesions are pre...

A rare X-linked disorder characterized by Congenital Hemidysplasia, Ichthyosiform erythroderma, and Limb Defects.

Abbreviation for cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita, a congenital vascular anomaly presenting with persistent ret...

A newborn condition characterized by a tight, shiny membrane covering the skin that subsequently peels.

Benign blue-gray birthmarks caused by dermal melanocytes, formerly called Mongolian spots.

A pigmented birthmark present at birth, classified by size and carrying varying risks of malignant transformation.

A benign form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis presenting at birth with papules and nodules that spontaneously resolve.

A rare vascular anomaly of neonates and infants characterised by persistent, reticulated, marble-like discolouration of...

Urticaria and swelling that occurs when mastocytosis lesions are rubbed or stroked.

A non-invasive diagnostic technique using magnification and polarized light to examine skin lesions in detail.

A serious viral superinfection of eczematous skin by herpes simplex virus, requiring urgent antiviral treatment.

A benign, recurrent, non-infectious pustular eruption of the scalp and face in infants, histologically characterised by...

A group of inherited disorders causing skin fragility and blistering from minor trauma in newborns and children.

Rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis causing widespread blistering in neonates that evolves into hyperkeratotic lesion...

The characteristic expanding rash of early Lyme disease, typically presenting as an enlarging red ring with central clea...

A benign, self-limiting rash affecting newborns, characterized by erythematous macules with central pustules or papules.