Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Resolving Water, Proteins, and Lipids from In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectra of Stratum Corneum through a Chemometric Approach
09:32

Resolving Water, Proteins, and Lipids from In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectra of Stratum Corneum through a Chemometric Approach

Published on: September 26, 2019

Paediatric skin disorders encountered in an emergency hospital facility: a prospective study

Stéphane Auvin1, Astrid Imiela, Benoit Catteau

  • 1Paediatric Emergency Care Unit, University Children's Hospital and School of Medicine, Lille, France. s-auvin@chru-lille.fr

Acta Dermato-Venereologica
|April 23, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric skin disorders are common in emergency care, with viral exanthema and atopic dermatitis being frequent. Dermatologist consultations improved diagnosis and treatment for children with skin conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Skin disorders are a common reason for pediatric emergency care visits.
  • Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for pediatric skin conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of pediatric skin disorders in an emergency setting.
  • To evaluate the impact of dermatologist consultation on diagnosis and treatment.
  • To assess diagnostic agreement between pediatricians and dermatologists.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection of children with skin disorders over 5 months.
  • Separate evaluations by pediatricians and dermatologists to assess diagnostic agreement.
  • Analysis of diagnosis and treatment modifications following dermatologist consultation.

Main Results:

  • Skin disorders accounted for 4% of pediatric emergency visits.
  • Six common conditions included viral exanthema, urticaria, atopic dermatitis, varicella, diaper dermatitis, and herpetic gingivostomatitis.
  • Dermatologists altered diagnoses in 42% and treatments in 30% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • Improved training in pediatric dermatology for emergency care providers is needed.
  • Enhanced access to dermatologists can improve the quality of care for pediatric skin conditions.
  • Dermatologist input significantly impacts diagnostic and therapeutic decisions in pediatric emergency settings.

More Related Videos

A Standardized Procedure of Dressing Management for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis07:22

A Standardized Procedure of Dressing Management for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Published on: March 14, 2025

Related Concept Videos

Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles01:30

Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles

A thorough assessment of respiratory health is paramount in clinical settings to identify and manage respiratory distress and ensure adequate oxygenation. This article elaborates on the critical aspects of respiratory evaluation, including airway assessment, skin color examination, and the observation of accessory muscle use, which are integral to effectively diagnosing and managing patients with respiratory conditions.
Introduction
The initial evaluation of a patient's respiratory system...
Staphylococcal Skin Infections01:29

Staphylococcal Skin Infections

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive coccus that resides harmlessly on the skin and mucous membranes of healthy individuals. When the skin barrier is breached, it can shift from a commensal to an opportunistic pathogen. This transition is facilitated by surface adhesins, such as clumping factor B and S. aureus surface protein G (SasG), which bind to structural proteins, including loricrin and cytokeratin, in the damaged epidermis. Protein A, another key factor, binds the Fc region of...
Skin Diseases and Disorders01:23

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Skin is the first line of defense and encounters a variety of microbes. Some pathogenic strains are often the cause of a broad range of infections of the skin and other body systems. These conditions can affect people of all ages and may have different causes, including genetic factors, infections, autoimmune reactions, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices.
Gram-positive Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. are responsible for many of the most common skin infections. However, many...