Pediatric Dermatology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
linear epidermal nevus
A benign skin lesion characterized by warty, hyperpigmented papules arranged in linear streaks following developmental lines.
verruca vulgaris
Common warts caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, presenting as hyperkeratotic papules with characteristic bl...
vitiligo
An autoimmune disorder causing progressive loss of melanocytes, resulting in well-demarcated white patches of skin depig...
Wood's lamp examination
A diagnostic tool using ultraviolet light to detect certain skin conditions and infections in pediatric dermatology.
xerosis
Abnormal dryness of the skin, particularly common in children with atopic tendencies.