Treat James R. Curbside consultation in pediatric dermatology: 49 clinical questions

SLACK Incorporated, 2013. — 298 p. — ISBN: 978-1-61711-615-5.This book is inspired by the fantastic patient-care questions I consistently receive from both pediatric practitioners and dermatologists. This book is a compilation of the most commonly asked questions that will hopefully make the biggest positive impact on the care of skin problems in pediatric patients. Skin complaints are one of the most common medical issues in the pediatric patient and the questions answered in this book specifically help with everyday management of both common and life-threatening conditions, with a concentration on diagnostic differentiation and therapeutic management. We have compiled practical tips that help with everyday decisions so that the practitioner can see the forest through the trees when diagnosing and treating skin issues. There are some off-label recommendations in this book because many pediatric skin diseases do not have FDA-approved options but still need to have their diseases treated. These recommendations must be evaluated and adapted in the context of a specific patient scenario to see if they are reasonable for any individual decisions. This book aims to provide a straightforward and thoughtful approach to the diagnosis and management of common pediatric skin diseases. The chapters are organized based on the way patients actually present to practitioners by asking and then answering the most common questions we get as pediatric dermatologists.