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Pediatric dermatologists are responsible for the diagnosis and management of a variety of common skin diseases including acne and atopic dermatitis, and less common conditions such as vascular malformations, vascular tumors, congenital nevi, and inherited genodermatoses. This rotation guide serves as an introduction to many common skin diseases encountered by both primary care pediatricians and dermatologists.
During a pediatric dermatology rotation, you should develop a systematic approach to the skin exam and become familiar with morphologic definitions and descriptions. The following modules developed by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) are covered in this guide:
Other relevant topics in Pediatric Dermatology are covered in the following rotation guides:
This rotation guide was developed by a collaborative team of contributors including:
Writer: Elizabeth Dupuy, MD
Peer Reviewers: Kathy Langevin, MD; Afton Metkowski, MD; Jessica Sprague, MD; Natalie Villa, MD
Section Experts: Carol Cheng, MD; Marcia Hogeling, MD
Senior Editor: Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD
Last Updated: May 2020
Dr. Carol Cheng is a dermatologist who practices in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. She is board certified in dermatology and fellowship-trained in pediatric dermatology, and sees both adult and pediatric patients. She also directs the acne clinic at Westwood.
Dr. Hogeling is the Director of Pediatric Dermatology, and Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Director, in the Division of Dermatology at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.
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