Common skin infections in children

摘要

1. Molluscum contagiosum is a common, self limiting condition 2. Topical salicylic acid should be regarded as first line treatment for cutaneous viral warts 3. Mild impetigo is effectively treated with topical mupirocin or fusidic acid for seven days 4. Oral antibiotics should be reserved for recalcitrant, extensive impetigo with systemic symptoms 5. Tinea capitis should be considered in every child with a scaly scalp as the infection is common and the presentation diverse 6. Tinea capitis should be confirmed by mycological analysis before an eight week course of griseofidvin is started.