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Facial Nerve Palsy in a Female Teenager
September 13, 2012

A 14-year-old female presented with a 1-week history of right-sided facial numbness. Ear pain on the affected side was the first symptom and was followed by progressive paresthesia. She was otherwise asymptomatic.

Dyskeratosis Congenita: An Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
May 1, 2012

If patient presents with abnormal pigmentation, nail dystrophy, and leukoplakia, keep this entity in mind.

Minocycline Hyperpigmentation
February 3, 2012

A 17-year-old girl being treated for mild acne, anxiety, and depression, presented with an ankle “bruise” related to an injury sustained 2 years earlier. Symptoms resolved with treatment, but the hyperpigmentation persisted.



 
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Atopic Dermatitis

 
 
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June 6, 2012
Atopic Dermatitis
This distribution of an inflammatory disorder in a very young child almost always indicates atopic dermatitis. The family history of asthma suggests the atopic diathesis. More »
May 1, 2012
Dyskeratosis Congenita: An Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
Abnormal pigmentation, nail dystrophy, and leukoplakia may signal dyskeratosis congenita. More »
December 15, 2011
Progressive Macular Hypomelanosis of the Trunk
An 18-year-old Hispanic girl with no significant medical history presented with asymptomatic white spots on her lower... More »
April 1, 2011
Penile Angioedema After Peanut Ingestion
A 6-year-old boy presented with a swollen penis and lip within an hour after ingesting some peanuts. More »
January 13, 2011
What Rash Consists of These Brownish Macules?
A 4-year-old boy who is new to your practice presents for a well-child visit. His parents report that he has had brownish patches on his torso and back since early infancy. The lesions have decreased in size and number as he has aged. The rash is intermittently pruritic, especially when anyone... More »
January 10, 2011
X-Linked Ichthyosis
A 4-year-old boy was referred for evaluation of refractory eczema that first appeared at 1 month of age. More »
December 20, 2010
Teen With Progressive Depigmented Patches
This 16-year-old boy had slowly progressive hypopigmented lesions on the lower extremities for the past 4 years. He also... More »
October 8, 2010
Pompholyx
For 3 days, a 10-year-old boy had an itchy, tense, vesicular rash on the fingers of both hands (A). He was otherwise healthy. More »
September 13, 2010
Eczema Herpeticum with MRSA Superinfection
A7-month-old boy with a history of severe atopic dermatitis and asthma was brought for evaluation of a generalized rash, fever, and irritability... More »
August 9, 2010
Atopic Dermatitis Superinfection Caused by Staphylococcus sciuri and Enterobacter asburiae
The rash on this 4-week-old girl had appeared 5 days earlier on her face as thickened scales on an erythematous base and subsequently spread to... More »
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BLOG: CHILDREN'S HEALTH MATTERS

Home Remedies for Ear Pain on the Ground and in the Air
June 6, 2012

Ear infection is the most common cause of severe ear pain in young children. Here I offer a few home remedies based on cold and warmth that may help a parent soothe a cranky child.

What Distinguishes Influenza From Other Respiratory Viruses?
April 11, 2012

High fevers; more fatigue; rapid onset of illness... more diagnostic pearls here.

Home Remedies for Bronchitis: Maybe Your Mother Was Right?
March 14, 2012

Here are some home treatments I have recommended for children with bronchitis.

Making a Better Place to Live For Children With Autism
April 12, 2011

West Virginia (the state in which I practice) was not one of the 10 best places to live if you have autism, according to this year’s survey from Autism Speaks. Although thanks to a piece of legislation enacted this month, it is now a better place to live if you have autism. Your state can become better too.

Antibullying Efforts: What You Can Do
March 16, 2011

In a conference last week, President Obama announced a new Web site http://stopbullying.gov to help raise awareness about the issue. This is part of an effort to encourage cooperation between government agencies and educators to protect children from bullying based on race, ethnicity, disability, or sexuality. Are you an advocate for prevention? Share your antibullying efforts with colleagues.



 
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