Dermatology in relation to children has far-reaching new connotations. There have been extensive research and rapid developments in the field of pediatric dermatology in the last two decades. It is now recognized as a separate subspecialty in most countries. Nearly 50% of all skin problems pertain to pediatric age group. Diseases like atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and other pigmentary disorders are to be seen in a different light in relation to children as they are not intellectually mature to deal with the psychological aspect of the diseases. The concept of pediatric dermatology is a unifying one where the subjects of pediatrics and dermatology shake their hands for a better understanding of the skin diseases in infants, children and adolescents. There are a number of textbooks and color atlases on pediatric dermatology published from UK and USA which obviously do not address the difference in presentation of pediatric dermatoses in types IV and V skins. Therefore, there has been a growing need for such a color atlas in Indian context among the pediatricians in particular (as I have been insisted by my pediatrician friends and colleagues). That is why I have taken up this endeavor. The chapters compiled in this book make an attempt to give a visual impression and important clues to diagnose a dermatosis. Most of the common (and some rare) skin diseases have been incorporated. ...
ÔøΩ Covers pediatric skin problems, common and uncommon in types IV and V skin extensively. ÔøΩ Contains more than 500 disease entities and more than 2,000 color illustrations. ÔøΩ Discusses tropical dermatological issues such as cutaneous tuberculosis, leprosy, vitiligo, skin manifestations of malnutrition with excellent pictorial support. ÔøΩ Discusses primary immunodeficiency and skin manifestations, the art and science of counseling in chronic skin diseases and principles of vaccination in immunocompromised children. ÔøΩ A novel chapter on coronavirus disease (COVID) is added that provides a comprehensive overview and cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 in the pediatric population. ÔøΩ Gives a rich collection of ÔøΩQuotable QuotesÔøΩ which appear at the bottom of each page and gives a relief from serious reading in between the pages. ÔøΩ Helpful for pediatricians, practicing dermatologists, and postgraduate dermatology students/residents.