Pediatric Dermatology: Clinical Pearls

James Treat, MD

1.  Coxackie Virus can superinfect atopic dermatitis and look similar to eczema herpeticum

2.  Kwashiorkor can mimic severe atopic dermatitis in patients with severe nutritional restrictions

3.  Scabies almost never affects the face in children over two years of age

4. Mycoplasma can cause mucosal predominant stevens johnson with little to no skin lesions

5. Drug reaction with associated fevers are much more concerning and should be evaluated promptly