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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OVERVIEW
In the primary care pediatrician’s offi ce, patients present frequently with various dermatologic issues, ranging from very common, like warts,
to those that are more uncommon. Even more common skin conditions can be diffi cult to treat, especially in the very young patient. However,
various therapeutic options can be considered for the treatment of common skin conditions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Management of Condyloma Acuminata in the Pediatric Population
Donna A. Culton, MD, PhD; Dean S. Morrell, MD; and Craig N. Burkhart, MD
Immunotherapy for Childhood Warts
David A. Dasher, MD; Craig N.Burkhart, MD; and Dean S. Morrell, MD
Systemic Therapies for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: A Review for the Primary Care Physician
Maren G. Shaw MD; Craig N. Burkhart MD; Dean S. Morrell MD
Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Children
Niyati Mukherjee, MD; Craig N. Burkhart, MD; and Dean S. Morrell, MD
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