TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology A1 - Chang, Mary Wu A2 - Kang, Sewon A2 - Amagai, Masayuki A2 - Bruckner, Anna L. A2 - Enk, Alexander H. A2 - Margolis, David J. A2 - McMichael, Amy J. A2 - Orringer, Jeffrey S. PY - 2019 T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e AB - AT-A-GLANCEThe infant or child is the patient, but working with the parents/caregivers and home situation is crucial in diagnosis and management.Obtaining a history, and methods of clinical examination in infants and children differ from the approaches chosen for adults. In adolescents, different skills are required to enhance communication and compliance.Many outpatient procedures in pediatric dermatology can be done with appropriate planning and age-appropriate techniques. Patch testing or biopsies should not be avoided simply because of a pediatric patient’s age.The infant has increased risk for systemic toxicity from topically applied substances. Children with disorders of barrier function are at high risk of excess percutaneous absorption and toxicity as well.Drug labeling for pediatric patients is different from that in adults and most therapeutic agents are prescribed off-label.Autism spectrum disorders are now common. Dermatologists must be aware of special issues involved in caring for these patients. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161333894 ER -