Diagnosis and Management of Common Pediatric Cutaneous Infections

Gurnani, Pooja MD
Monir, Reesa L. MD
Schoch, Jennifer J. MD

Pooja Gurnani, MD, is a Dermatology Resident. Reesa L. Monir, MD, is a Pediatric Dermatology Fellow. Jennifer J. Schoch, MD, is an Associate Professor. All contributors are affiliated with the Department of Dermatology, University of Florida.

Address correspondence to Jennifer J. Schoch, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of Florida, 4037 NW 86th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32606; email: [email protected].

Disclosure: Jennifer J. Schoch discloses leadership role as the Workforce Committee Chair for the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. The remaining authors have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Pediatric Annals 53(4):p e138-e145, April 01, 2024. | DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20240205-01

Dermatologic concerns are common in the general pediatrician's practice. Herein, we review the most commonly encountered cutaneous bacterial, viral, and superficial fungal infections in the pediatric population. We describe clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and current treatments. The goal of this guide is to increase pediatricians' comfort in diagnosing and managing common skin infections, as well as determining when a dermatology referral may be necessary. [Pediatr Ann. 2024;53(4):e138–e145.]