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Common Skin Problems in Children

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Childhood dermatological problems contribute about one-third of all consultations in the setting of both pediatrics and dermatology outpatient services. Skin disorders in children may cause anxiety to parents. General Practitioners should be familiar with the common prevalent skin problems as immediate pediatric dermatology consultation may not be possible. Infections, infestations and dermatitis are the most prevalent diseases among Indian children. The scope of this review is to briefly highlight these common and other important dermatological problems in children.

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Sethuraman, G., Bhari, N. Common Skin Problems in Children. Indian J Pediatr 81, 381–390 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-013-1271-9

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