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A practical review of dermoscopy for pediatric dermatology part I: Melanocytic growths

Anshika Kaushik1,2, Nicola Natsis1,3, Samantha C Gordon4

  • 1Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology, Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.

Pediatric Dermatology
|August 5, 2020
PubMed

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Dermoscopy, a tool for skin cancer detection, is increasingly useful for diagnosing pediatric skin conditions. This review provides a practical guide for using dermoscopy in pediatric dermatology.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Dermoscopy is a proven tool for skin cancer detection.
  • Limited research exists on dermoscopy's application in pediatric skin diseases.
  • This review updates knowledge on pediatric dermoscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an update on pediatric dermoscopy.
  • To offer practical applications of dermoscopy in pediatric dermatology.
  • To present a two-part review covering various pediatric skin conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on dermoscopy in pediatric dermatology.
  • Development of a dermoscopy algorithm for pediatric skin conditions.
  • Categorization of conditions into Part I (melanocytic growths) and Part II (vascular, infectious, inflammatory).

Main Results:

  • Part I proposes a dermoscopy algorithm for pediatric skin disease and melanocytic growths.
  • Part II discusses the value of dermoscopy for vascular growths, infections, and inflammatory conditions.
  • The review aims to enhance clinical practice in pediatric dermatology.

Conclusions:

  • Dermoscopy offers significant value in evaluating a wide range of pediatric skin diseases.
  • The proposed algorithms and insights can guide practical application in clinics.
  • Further research and adoption of dermoscopy are encouraged in pediatric dermatology.

Keywords:
Spitz nevusacquired nevusalgorithmdermatologydermoscopymelanocytic nevusmelanomapediatricspigmented nevusscalp nevusskin neoplasms

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