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Skin disorders in black children

T A Laude1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA.

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Recent advancements address six skin conditions in black children, including infantile acropustulosis, congenital melanocytic nevi, keloids, tinea capitis, hair grooming issues, and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Dermatology in Children of Color

Background:

  • Six common skin conditions in black children have seen recent progress.
  • Understanding these conditions is crucial for appropriate pediatric dermatological care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent developments in managing specific skin conditions prevalent in black children.
  • To provide updated guidance on the treatment and understanding of these dermatoses.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature and clinical advancements.
  • Synthesis of information on infantile acropustulosis, congenital melanocytic nevi, keloids, tinea capitis, hair problems, and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Main Results:

  • Infantile acropustulosis can be idiopathic or linked to scabies.
  • Congenital melanocytic nevi in black children have a low melanoma risk.
  • Silicone gel sheeting is effective for keloids and hypertrophic scars.
  • Tinea capitis is common; newer antifungals offer no major advantage over griseofulvin.
  • Hair grooming issues are preventable, and azelaic acid shows promise for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Conclusions:

  • Tailored approaches are necessary for managing skin conditions in black children.
  • Effective treatments exist for common issues like keloids and tinea capitis.
  • Preventive strategies and promising new treatments are available for hair and pigmentation issues.

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