Peutz–Jeghers' syndrome in pediatric dermatological practice

Useful Photoprotection in Dermatological Practice

Disclosure: Prof Trautinger has acted as consultant/advisor to AbbVie, Angelini, BMS, Eli Lilly, Galderma, Leo, MSD, Novartis, Roche, and Sanofi; received speaker’s honoraria from BMS, Galderma, Hollister, Leo, MSD, Novartis, and Roche; and received research grants from AbbVie, Angelini, and Roche. Prof Passeron has been an advisor/consultant for AbbVie, Galderma, ISIS Pharma, Janssen, La Roche...

Dermatological manifestations of Down's syndrome.

Down's syndrome (DS) is associated with rare dermatological disorders and increased frequency of some common dermatoses. Owing to advances in medical care and changes in attitude, the median age of death in this population has increased to 49 years, and the life expectancy of a 1-year-old person with DS today is more than 60 years and is likely to improve. With the increase in the number of ind...

Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome: dermatological approach*

The Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome is a rare systemic fibrovascular dysplasia, recognized by mucocutaneous telangiectasias, arteriovenous malformations, epistaxis and family history. Recurrent bleeding, hypoxemia, congestive heart failure, portosystemic encephalopathy, and symptoms related to angiodysplasia of the central nervous system may occur. Since the treatment is based on supportive measures...

Diabetic foot syndrome--dermatological point of view.

Patients with diabetes mellitus often suffer from diabetic foot syndrome, a condition leading to foot ulceration or even amputation of lower extremity. Peripheral neuropathy combined with repetitive trauma to the foot and peripheral vascular disease are the main etiological factors in the development of foot ulcers. Other major contributive factors include the effects of callus, increased plant...

Neutropenia in pediatric practice.