Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology: Some Current Issues

Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology: Some Current Issues, edited by Donald E. Greydanus, Arthur N. Feinberg, and Joav Merrick, explores the unique aspects of skin health in children and adolescents. The book emphasizes the skin as both a protective barrier and a window into broader systemic and psychosocial health. It highlights the interplay between dermatologic conditions and their psychological, developmental, and social implications in pediatric populations.

Key Features

• Focus on pediatric and adolescent dermatology: Addresses skin disorders unique to children and teens, considering developmental and physiological differences.
• Systemic and psychosocial connections: Explores how skin conditions can reflect or affect overall health, immunity, and psychosocial well-being.
• Comprehensive yet practical: Combines clinical insights with discussion of broader issues, bridging dermatologic knowledge with real-world patient care.
• Multidisciplinary perspective: Contributions from experts across pediatrics, dermatology, and adolescent medicine.
• Clinical relevance: Guides practitioners in recognizing and managing skin conditions while considering developmental and social context.
• Educational resource: Useful for pediatricians, dermatologists, family physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in pediatric care. 

Product Details

• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc (October 25, 2014)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1633218538
• ISBN-13: 978-1633218536