Pediatric Dermatology in Skin of Color

This book provides a practical, clinically focused guide to pediatric dermatology, with special emphasis on children with darker skin types. Drawing on the authors’ extensive experience, it highlights both common and unique dermatological conditions encountered in practice. By combining evidence-based guidance with firsthand clinical insights, the text serves as a hands-on manual for pediatricians, dermatologists, and trainees, offering clear approaches to diagnosis and management in real-world settings, including resource-limited environments. High-quality images accompany most cases to enhance recognition and aid decision-making.

Key Features

• Focus on darker skin types: Addresses nuances in presentation and diagnosis that are unique or more pronounced in darker skin.
• Clinical practicality: Emphasizes a hands-on approach, suitable for use in busy clinical practice.
• Unusual and rare presentations: Covers less commonly seen conditions along with detailed clinical features.
• Differential diagnosis guidance: Provides strategies to differentiate between visually similar dermatoses.
• Therapeutic approaches: Explores practical management strategies, including those suitable for resource-poor settings.
• High-quality illustrations: Original images allow for visual reinforcement of key learning points and aid rapid recognition.
• Evidence and experience blend: Integrates scientific evidence with real-world clinical observations for effective decision-making.
• User-friendly format: Structured for quick reference during consultations or clinical rounds.