Common Skin Disorders in Pediatric Skin of Color

    October 2019 in “ Journal of pediatric health care ”
    Mayra B.C. Maymone, Jacqueline Watchmaker, Michelle Dubiel, Stephen A. Wirya, Linus L. Shen, Neelam A. Vashi
    TLDR Children with darker skin tones can have specific skin conditions that need tailored treatments.
    The document reviewed common skin disorders in pediatric patients with skin of color, highlighting conditions such as atopic dermatitis, acne vulgaris, pityriasis alba, tinea versicolor, progressive macular hypomelanosis, traction alopecia, confluent and reticulated papillomatosis, and keloids. It emphasized the unique clinical presentations and treatment challenges in this population. The study underscored the importance of tailored approaches to improve diagnosis, management, and quality of life for affected children and their families. The authors also noted the need for further research to address gaps in understanding and treatment of these conditions in pediatric skin of color.
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