Pediatric dermatology
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Pediatric dermatology · May 2010
Case ReportsChildhood cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia following feline scratches.
Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia or pseudolymphoma is a usually benign inflammatory response that mimics lymphoma. Stimulation from foreign antigens introduced into the skin can induce this response. Scratches from pets are an effective mode of transmitting infections and inoculating foreign antigens into the skin. We report an unusual case of a child where cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia presented as subcutaneous nodules at sites scratched by a pet cat.
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Pediatric dermatology · Mar 2010
Validation of a Mexican Spanish version of the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index.
The Children's Dermatology Quality Index was developed as a tool to evaluate the quality-of-life in children with skin diseases. While a useful, self-administered scale, it has not been validated in Spanish for Mexican children. The aim of this study was to validate a Mexican version. ⋯ The Mexican Spanish version of the Children's Dermatology Quality Index showed a high internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.83; (CI(95%) = 0.76-0.88) and a high test-retest reliability (gamma(s) = 0.97, p < 0.001). A high correlation was observed between Children's Dermatology Quality Index and COOP-Dartmouth (gamma(s) = 0.97, p < 0.001) and moderate correlation with SCOring Atopic Dermatitis Index (gamma(s) = 0.53, p < 0.001). The Children's Dermatology Quality Index questionnaire in its Mexican Spanish version is valid and reliable for evaluating quality-of-life in Mexican pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.
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Pediatric dermatology · Jan 2010
Comparative StudySunburns, sun protection and indoor tanning behaviors, and attitudes regarding sun protection benefits and tan appeal among parents of U.S. adolescents-1998 compared to 2004.
This study presents nationally representative trends (1998-2004) and patterns in skin cancer risk behaviors, including sunburns, sun protection, and indoor tanning behaviors, and attitudes regarding ultraviolet radiation exposure among parents of U. S. adolescents. Data were from the American Cancer Society Sun Surveys I and II, telephone-based random digit dialed cross-sectional surveys of U. ⋯ About 13% practiced indoor tanning in the past year. Parents reported high levels of positive attitudes toward sun protection benefit, but at the same time, significant proportions reported positive tan appeal and outdoor sun exposure attitudes. The low rates and mixed progress in safe ultraviolet radiation exposure behaviors demand more attention for primary skin cancer prevention among parents of adolescents that focuses on changing beliefs about tanning appeal and promotes comprehensive ultraviolet radiation exposure protection.
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Pediatric dermatology · Sep 2009
Case ReportsAllergic contact granuloma: an uncommon reaction to pierced earrings in a child.
Allergic contact dermatitis associated with pierced earrings typically presents as erythematous patches and plaques, with prominent spongiosis histologically. The most common inciting metal is nickel. Allergic contact granulomatous reactions to pierced earrings are rare, and are often more nodular in appearance and associated with metals other than nickel. We hereby report the first case of allergic contact granulomas associated with pierced earrings in a child.