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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

Insights

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

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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