Paediatrics: how to manage scabies

Russell Thompson, Sean Westbury, Dana Slape

Article Type

Review

Published

This narrative review addresses scabies, a highly contagious, pruritic infestation of the skin caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. It also provides a summary of treatments and recommendations for the management of paediatric scabies.

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Acute bacterial sinusitis in children: an updated review

Alexander KC Leung MBBS, FRCPC, FRCP (UK and Irel), FRCPCH, FAAP, Kam Lun Hon MD, FAAP, FCCM, Winnie CW Chu MD, FRCR

Article Type

Review

Published

This article is an updated narrative review on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute bacterial sinusitis.

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Hydroxychloroquine-induced hyperpigmentation in a 14-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus

Alexander KC Leung MBBS, FRCP (UK & Irel), FRCPCH, FAAP, Tara McMillan MD, FRCPC, Andrea Human MD, FRCPC, Joseph M Lam MD, FRCPC

Article Type

Case Report

Published

Physicians who use hydroxychloroquine in children should be aware of this less-known side effect of hydroxychloroquine so that an accurate diagnosis can be made, and unnecessary investigations and inappropriate treatment can be avoided.

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