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There are many skin conditions seen in adults can also affect children. Atopic dermatitis of varying severity is by far the most common skin condition treated by dermatologists.
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Pediatric viral exanthems

Exanthem is a widespread skin eruption that is usually associated with systemic symptoms such as fever, headache, malaise, irritability, poor appetite and bodyaches.
 
Childhood viral exanthems are very common and are usually a skin reaction to specific viral infections such as chickenpox (varicella), roseola (HHV 6), erythema infectiosum (parvovirus B19).
 
Measles and rubella are less commonly seen these days with proper childhood immunisation. Rashes of the various exanthems have distinctive patterns of rashes and prodromal symptoms (prior to rashes) allowing clinical diagnosis.
 
Treatment is usually symptomatic with fever medicine, topical creams to soothe the skin, bed rest and plenty fluids.

Exanthems due to bacterial infection

Sore throat, fever and characteristic rashes can occur in scarlet fever as a result of streptococcal bacterial infection, and oral antibiotics should be started early to reduce the risk of complications.
 
If there are also blisters together with widespread rash and fever, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome should be considered and treatment usually requires hospitalisation with intravenous antibiotics and proper skin care.

Other non-specific viral exanthems

Pityriasis rosea has a characteristic pattern of rashes predominantly affecting the body and usually affects older kids/teenagers. The cause is unknown, the viruses most commonly associated are HHV 6 and 7.

The rashes can last longer for a few months, and treatment is symptomatic with creams or in severe case, phototherapy might be required.

Another characteristic viral -related rash eruption (many different implicated viruses) predominantly affecting the arms, legs and buttocks is Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, usually affecting younger kids.

Impetigo

This is a common childhood superficial bacterial skin infection characterised by pustules with honey-coloured crusted sores on the skin, sometimes causing blisters.
 
It is more common in children with underlying atopic dermatitis, and occurs more commonly on exposed areas such as face and arms, but may also affect the body and other areas.
 
Proper skin care, oral antibiotics and contact precautions are required for treatment and prevention of infection spread.

Fungal infections

Superficial skin fungal infections are commonly seen in children and are typically acquired via direct contact with infected animals or people, or indirectly from exposure to contaminated soil.
 
They can affect any part of the body such as the scalp, face, body, groin, feet and nails.
 
Treatment is with topical anti fungal creams, and in some cases, oral anti-fungal medications are necessary.

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Dermatologist Dr Tay Liang Kiat

Dr Tay Liang Kiat

Dr Tay Liang Kiat is a fully accredited Dermatologist who specialises in skin cancers, Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic and nail surgery, aesthetic dermatology and laser procedures. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, he also manages other aspects of general ambulatory and inpatient dermatology, including eczema, psoriasis, acne, urticaria, hair loss, children skin issues and other complex medical dermatology. In addition, he has expertise in the use of the latest immunotherapy (biologics) treatment for severe eczema, psoriasis and urticaria.

Background

  • UK (Oxford) Fellowship trained Dermatologist, specialising in Skin Cancer Screening and Treatment, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Advanced Dermatologic Surgery
  • UK-educated with more than 25 years clinical experience
  • Accredited Dermatologist by Ministry of Health and Specialist Accreditation Board, Singapore
  • Former Senior Dermatologist in private dermatology group practice
  • Former Consultant Dermatologist and Head of Dermatology Surgery Services and Eczema Clinic at Changi General Hospital, Singapore
  • Former Visiting Consultant Dermatologist at Military Medical Institute Specialist Centre, Singapore Armed Forces
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Fellowship & Accreditation

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Glasgow, UK
  • Member of the Royal College of Physicians, UK
  • Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, UK
  • Fellow of the Academy of Medicine (Dermatology), Singapore
  • Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Advanced Dermatologic Surgery, University of Oxford, UK

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