Paediatric skin rash

It is a very common condition, and it is probably the most difficult to diagnose and manage. Fortunately, most of the time, they are self limiting.

Dr. Adrian Bonsall tried to put an end to this confusion. He developed this algorithm which was published in the Royal Children's Handbook.

This algorithm is quite self explanatory.

Professor Robin Marks also made an attempt in tackling this issue. He covers more than paediatric skin rash. His approach was referenced in John Murtagh's general practice.

He stated that most common dermatological problems fall into one of seven categories. If the rash dose not fall into these 7 categories, the person should be seen by a consultant dermatologist.

• Infections
• Bacterial: impetigo
• Viral 
• Warts
• Herpes simplex, herpex zoster
• Pityriasis rosea
• Exanthemata
• Fungal
• Tinea
• Candidiasis
• Pityriasis versicolor
• Acne
• Psoriasis
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Urticaria 
• Acute and chronic 
• Papular
• Pediculosis
• Scabies
• Insect bites
• Sun-related skin cancer
• Drug-related eruptions