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Review article: Emerging issues in pediatric skin of color, part 1

Krystal N Mitchell1, Yong Kwang Tay2, Candrice R Heath3

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai, New York, New York, USA.

Pediatric Dermatology
|October 19, 2021
PubMed

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Pediatric dermatology for children of color requires specialized knowledge due to unique skin presentations and conditions. This article reviews key concerns including hair, autoimmune, and infectious issues in pediatric skin of color.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Dermatology for Skin of Color

Background:

  • Dermatology for the pediatric skin of color population addresses the unique needs of diverse children with increased pigmentation.
  • Treating these children requires specialized knowledge and sensitivity due to variations in disease presentation and demographics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of significant skin-related issues in children of color.
  • To highlight challenges in diagnosing and treating common dermatological conditions in this population.
  • To review specific conditions including hair concerns, autoimmune diseases, and infections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recently published literature on skin issues in children of color.
  • Focus on conditions with nuances in clinical appearance or therapeutics related to skin color.
  • Categorization of reviewed conditions into hair-related, autoimmune, and infectious concerns.

Main Results:

  • Common conditions may present differently in pediatric skin of color due to pigmentation.
  • Hairstyling practices can lead to specific concerns like traction alopecia.
  • Autoimmune conditions (e.g., lupus, vitiligo) and infections (e.g., tinea capitis) require tailored approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric skin of color dermatology presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • Understanding variations in presentation and common conditions is crucial for effective care.
  • This review serves as a foundational resource for addressing key dermatological issues in children of color.

Keywords:
alopeciacollagen vascular disordersendocrine disrupterslupus erythematosusvitiligo

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