Dermatology

Table of Contents

1. Core Concepts of Pediatric Dermatology
2. Functions of the skin
3. Anatomy of the Skin
4. Principles of Diagnosis
5. Newborn Rashes
6. Birthmarks
7. Inflammation of the skin
8. Acne
9. Pityriasis rosea
10. Acanthosis nigricans
11. Melanomas
12. Hairloss
13. Genodermatoses
14. Red spots
    1. Urticaria
    2. Drug reactions
    3. Erythema multiforme
    4. Stephens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
    5. Henoch-Schönlein purpura
15. Infections
16. Physical abuse
17. Malnutrition
18. Glossary

Henoch-Schönlein purpura

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is also known as anaphylactoid purpura and is characterized by "palpable purpura" which are 1 to 5 mm papules with petechial centers or completely purpuric papules. HSP is considered an IgA-mediated inflammation of small vessels. The mnemonic PAPAH can be used to remember the clinical features of HSP: Purpura, Abdominal Pain, Arthralgias and Hematuria.

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