Dr. Gretty Lucelly Peña Castro

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The accurate diagnosis of skin diseases in children and adolescents requires a systematic process that includes careful inspection and evaluation. In these age groups, skin changes vary in many ways from those that occur in adult patients, and on many occasions lesions of the skin, hair, or nails represent signs of some systemic disease or more complex disorder, so they should be evaluated by a specialist in pediatric dermatology (a pediatrician with a subspecialty in pediatric dermatology). The most relevant aspects of the medical visit consist of a thorough, guided interview with the parents about the patient's most relevant family and personal history, a detailed clinical examination of the skin, hair, and nails using some tools that support the exam (dermatoscope, Wood's lamp). With a diagnostic impression already formed, the condition found is explained, along with treatment options and the need for any additional study and/or procedure.

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