Pediatric Dermatology Glossary

A severe, generalised reddening and scaling of 90% or more of the body surface area, representing a dermatological emerg...

A form of acquired hyperpigmentation in children caused by repetitive mechanical friction to the skin, most commonly ove...

An inherited skin disorder caused by a specific genetic mutation, encompassing a broad spectrum of conditions from ichth...

Distinctive papular eruption in children characterized by monomorphic papules on the face, buttocks, and extensor surfac...

A form of psoriasis characterized by small, drop-like lesions that commonly develops in children following streptococcal...

Severe, life-threatening form of congenital ichthyosis characterized by thick, diamond-shaped scales separated by deep f...

A benign vascular tumor that appears as a bright red, raised lesion, most commonly occurring in infants during the first...

A chronic inflammatory condition affecting apocrine gland-bearing areas, characterized by recurrent painful nodules, abs...

Neurocutaneous disorder characterized by unilateral or bilateral hypopigmented streaks and patches following Blaschko's...

A group of inherited disorders characterized by dry, scaly skin resembling fish scales due to abnormal keratinization.

The most common form of inherited ichthyosis, presenting as fine, white scales primarily on extensor surfaces.

X-linked dominant genodermatosis causing staged skin lesions following Blaschko's lines, primarily affecting females.

A common inflammatory skin condition in infants characterized by greasy, scaly patches, especially on the scalp.

Inflammatory dermatitis occurring in skin folds due to friction, heat, and moisture.

A benign histiocytic lesion presenting as yellow-orange papules or nodules in infants and children.

A common benign condition causing rough, bumpy skin texture due to keratin plugging of hair follicles.

A severe, inflammatory type of tinea capitis presenting as a boggy, pustular scalp mass with associated hair loss.

The development of skin lesions at sites of trauma or injury in patients with certain dermatologic conditions.

A laboratory test using potassium hydroxide to dissolve skin cells and reveal fungal elements for diagnosing superficial...

A clonal proliferative disorder of Langerhans cells presenting with variable cutaneous, bony, and systemic involvement,...

Abbreviation for Langerhans cell histiocytosis; a clonal Langerhans-cell proliferative disorder with characteristic cuta...

A benign skin lesion characterized by warty, hyperpigmented papules arranged in linear streaks following developmental l...

A rare autoimmune blistering disease of childhood characterized by linear IgA deposition at the dermoepidermal junction.

Autoimmune blistering disorder in children characterized by tense bullae and a 'string of pearls' configuration.