Common Child and Adolescent Cutaneous Infestations and Fungal Infections

Cutaneous infections and infestations are common among children and adolescents. Ectoparasitic infestations affect individuals across the globe. Head lice, body lice, scabies, and infestations with bed bugs are seen in individuals who reside in both resource poor areas and in developed countries. Superficial cutaneous and mucosal candida occur throughput the life cycle. Dermatophyte infections of keratin-containing skin and skin structures result in tinea capitis (scalp), tinea corporis (body), tinea pedis (foot), and tinea unguium (nails).

Source: Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care - November 30, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sherman J. Alter, Megan B. McDonald, Julie Schloemer, Ryan Simon, Julian Trevino Source Type: research