Common Skin Problems in Children

December 2013 in “ Indian journal of pediatrics/Indian Journal of Pediatrics ”

Gomathy Sethuraman, Neetu Bhari

TLDR General Practitioners should know common skin problems in children, like infections and dermatitis.

The document reviewed common skin problems in children, highlighting that dermatological issues accounted for about one-third of pediatric consultations. It emphasized the importance for General Practitioners to be knowledgeable about prevalent skin conditions, as immediate pediatric dermatology consultations might not always be feasible. The most common skin issues among Indian children included infections, infestations, and dermatitis. The review aimed to provide a brief overview of these and other significant dermatological problems in the pediatric population.

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