Adolescence and Dermatology
October 2012
in “
International journal of child health and human development
”
TLDR Adolescents often face skin issues like impetigo, acne, and dermatitis, which can be managed with proper treatments.
The document discussed common skin conditions in adolescents, focusing on their etiology, pathogenesis, and management. It covered skin infections like impetigo, which affected 2.8% of children under 4 and 1.6% of those aged 5 to 15, with Staphylococcus aureus identified as the main cause. Impetigo presented in bullous and non-bullous forms, with bullous impetigo accounting for 70% of cases. Management emphasized preventing infection spread, with topical antibiotics like mupirocin and bacitracin preferred for small lesions. The paper also addressed other conditions such as dermatitis, hypersensitivity reactions, acne, and disorders of hair and nails, providing insights into standard and newer treatment approaches.
