Case-Based Inpatient Pediatric Dermatology

Written for pediatric dermatologists, fellows, dermatology residents and medical students rotating in pediatric dermatology, this book covers topics ranging from atopic dermatitis, drug eruptions, neonatal inpatient dermatology, abuse, and skin signs of o

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Case-Based Inpatient Pediatric Dermatology

Marcia Hogeling Editor

Case-Based Inpatient Pediatric Dermatology

Editor Marcia Hogeling Director of Pediatric Dermatology UCLA Division of Dermatology Los Angeles, CA, USA

ISBN 978-3-319-31567-6 ISBN 978-3-319-31569-0 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-31569-0

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2016939391 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland

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Preface

Case-based inpatient pediatric dermatology is an approach to pediatric skin disease specific to hospitalized children. The idea for the book initially came from doing a talk on interesting inpatient dermatology cases and realizing there was no specific resource book for this niche of pediatric dermatology. Skin problems make up to one third of patient complaints, and although dermatology is primarily an outpatient specialty, there are specific cutaneous diseases that are more commonly seen in hospitalized children. The book is geared as a reference toward a diverse audience including hospitalists, emergency and inpatient clinicians, pediatricians, dermatologists, residents, and medical students. The book is organized into a question-and-answer format that should make it more interactive and helpful for those that are studying for exams and to learn specific teaching pearls. There are 14 chapters with associated images to provide you clinical examples. To make this book possible, I have been blessed by the help from many brilliant and generous colleagues from across the country and overseas, who have contributed their time and expertise to writing chapters. I thank them for their great efforts in creating this book. Thanks to Connie Walsh, developmental editor, for her invaluable assistance. I also thank my mentors, who have taugh