Pediatric Dermatology Glossary

A congenital abnormality of lymphatic vessels presenting as fluid-filled cysts or masses.

A solitary lesion of mastocytosis presenting as a brown or red nodule that may blister when rubbed.

A benign proliferation of melanocytes appearing as a mole, which may be congenital or acquired during childhood.

Small, white, keratin-filled cysts commonly seen on newborn faces that resolve spontaneously.

Heat rash caused by blocked sweat ducts, presenting as small vesicles or papules.

The mildest form of heat rash, presenting as tiny, clear, superficial vesicles that rupture easily.

Heat rash characterized by red, inflammatory papulovesicles caused by sweat duct occlusion in the epidermis.

A common viral skin infection in children caused by a poxvirus, presenting as small, dome-shaped, pearly papules with ce...

Benign blue-gray birthmarks commonly found on the sacrum and buttocks of newborns, particularly in Asian and Hispanic po...

A benign self-limiting eruption of papules and pustules on the face and scalp of neonates, associated with Malassezia co...

An autoimmune condition in newborns caused by maternal antibodies crossing the placenta, typically presenting with chara...

A rare autosomal-recessive genodermatosis caused by SPINK5 mutations, characterised by ichthyosis linearis circumflexa,...

Congenital hairless, yellow-orange plaque typically on the scalp that may develop secondary neoplasms during adolescence...

A common vascular birthmark in neonates caused by capillary ectasia, typically appearing on the nape, glabella, or eyeli...

A speckled lentiginous nevus consisting of a tan patch with darker brown or black spots scattered throughout.

Diagnostic criteria established by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neurocutaneous syndro...

Hypersensitivity reaction to insect bites presenting as grouped urticarial papules, commonly seen in young children.

Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, a standardized scoring system used to assess the severity and extent of psoriasis in...

A diagnostic procedure to identify contact allergens by applying potential irritants to the skin under occlusive patches...

An inflammatory facial rash occurring around the mouth in children, often related to topical corticosteroid use or fluor...

A rare neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by large facial hemangiomas associated with structural malformations of the...

Any of a group of neurocutaneous syndromes characterised by hamartomatous lesions affecting the skin, nervous system, an...

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation; darkening of skin following inflammatory conditions, particularly common in darker-...

A benign hair follicle tumor presenting as a firm, calcified nodule, most commonly occurring in children and young adult...