Rash

Key Conditions
Foundational Knowledge
Resources

Acne
Cellulitis
Diaper rashes
Drug eruption
Eczema
Henoch Scholein Purpura
Impetigo
Scabies
Scarlet fever
Seborrhea dermatitis
Urticaria
Viral exanthems

Describe the anatomy and function of the skin and related structures
Describe and classify rashes
Name and classify common pathogens that cause rashes
Describe the basic principles of pharmacology used in the management of common pediatric rashes

Overview & Foundational Knowledge

Tizard EJ & Hamilton-Ayres MJJ. Henoch-Schönlein purpura. Archives of disease in childhood. Education and practice edition, 2008; 93(1), 1-8.

Good general article Includes foundational knowledge, diagnosis and visuals.

Epps RE. Atopic dermatitis and ichthyosis. Pediatrics in Review 2010; 31(7): 278-286.

Review article of atopic dermatitis, treatment and complications- good visuals. Atopic dermatitis p 278-283.

Krowchuk DP. Managing adolescent acne: A guide for pediatricians. Pediatrics in Review 2005; 26(7): 250-261.

Review of epidemiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnoses, and treatment of acne – good visuals.

O’Connor NR, McLaughlin MR & Ham P. Newborn skin: Part 1 Common rashes. American Family Physician 2008; 77(1): 47-52.

Good general article on common Newborn rashes including seborrhea dermatitis. Good visuals.

Mckinnon HD Jr & Howard T. Evaluating the febrile patient with a rash. American Family Physician 2000; 62(4): 804-816.

General article on viral exanthems with good tables and pictures.

Langley EW, Gigante J, Anaphylaxis, Urticaria and Angioedema. Pediatrics in Review 2013; 34: 247. See section on urticaria page 251-253

Nice review.

Shin HT. Diaper dermatitis that does not quit. Dermatologic Therapy 2005; 18: 12-135.

Good general article with visuals.

Clinical Resources

Scabies management

http://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/scabies

http://www.cps.ca/fr/documents/position/la-gale

Canadian Paediatric Society Position Statement (2001)

Virtual Patients or Cases

DermNet NZ

https://www.dermnetnz.org

Excellent site with pictures of various rashes and limited basic clinical information.

Cards

Rash

Rash

Canuc-Paeds physician authored, replayable cases

Abdominal Pain & Abdominal Mass
Acutely Ill Child
Adolescent Health Issues
Altered Level of Consciousness
Bruising / Bleeding
Dehydration
Development / Behavioural / Learning Problems
Diarrhea
Edema
Eye Issues

Fever
Genitourinary Complaints
Growth Problems
Headache
Inadequately explained injury
Limp / Extremity Pain
Lymphadenopathy
Mental Health Concerns
Murmur
Neonatal Jaundice

Newborn
Pallor / Anemia
Rash
Respiratory distress / Cough
Seizure / Paroxysmal event
Sore Ear
Sore Throat / Sore Mouth
Vomiting
Well Child Care