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Non corticosteroid topical treatment
No full textThe Author completely reviews the traditional topical treatment of atopic dermatitis, which in most cases remains the treatment of choice of the disease
Langerhans cell and non Langerhans cell histiocytosis: So different?
No full textThe Author reports the clinical and laboratory criteria that do not support the strict distinction between Langerhans cell and non Langerhans cell histiocytosis as reported in the relevant literature
Atypical exanthems
No full textIn this article, the author first analyzes typical exanthems and their classification with the scope of a better understanding of atypical exanthems. He then discusses atypical exanthems including the asymmetrical periflexural exanthem of childhood, the Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, the Kawasaki disease, and the drug exanthems. He also analyzes both the diagnostic criteria for atypical exanthems and the differential diagnosis between infectious exanthems and drug exanthems
La detersione della cute in eta pediatrica
No full textThe author describes the problems of skin cleansing in pediatric age on the basis of the recent knowledge of cosmetology and skin physiopathology. Principal detergents now available are summarized and their characteristics and indications are given. Skin cleansing in children is also seen in correlation with age and peculiarities of the skin itself. Modalities of bath, main types of bath (antiseptics, colloidal, emollient) and the substances used to date are discussed critically. The features which should characterize an ideal pediatric detergent are finally proposed
A visual score for pruritus
No full textThe author draws a visual scale in five degrees of pruritus. The patient chooses, among six faces with different expressions, ranging from the smile to the most intolerable pruritus, that one which suits him/her. A comment associated to each face can be used by the physician to help the patient in communicating his/her symptoms as well as possible
Skin cleansing in children
No full textThe problems of skin cleansing in infants have been re-evaluated in recent years on the basis of current understanding of cosmetology and skin physiology. The anatomical and functional peculiarities of infant's skin have been elucidated and, although it is known that the barrier function is established at birth in normal babies, it remains the case that children's skin is more delicate and therefore more prone to irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. These factors determine the choice of cleansing agents during infancy. The products available on the market differ markedly. Indeed detergents, bath oils, bath powders, due to their distinctive properties, have different indications and different benefits. The method of cleansing the skin, i.e. bathing or showering, is also important. The frequency of cleansing should take into account the age and the degree of exposure to pollutants. For special purposes, e.g. impetiginized dermatoses, antiseptics such as potassium permanganate or chlorhexidine can be added to the water in appropriate concentrations. The ideal paediatric detergent should be very mild to avoid irritant dermatitis, and very simple to avoid allergic dermatitis
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