Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases in Childhood
December 2021
in “
Pediatrics in review
”
Studysummary This review discusses the dermatologic manifestations of systemic diseases in children and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the importance of recognizing cutaneous signs for early disease diagnosis.
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The article "Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases in Childhood" emphasizes the importance for pediatricians to recognize cutaneous signs and symptoms as indicators of systemic diseases in children. The skin, being the largest and most accessible organ, can provide early and valuable clues to internal pathophysiologic changes, often leading to prompt diagnosis and intervention. This early recognition can prevent potentially debilitating complications. The article highlights that cutaneous features may be the initial or most prominent indicators of systemic diseases and can sometimes be the only markers in otherwise asymptomatic patients.
