title: Common childhood rashes. A problem-oriented approach.
abstract: A problem-oriented algorithm is used to categorize skin eruptions in children into 10 morphologic groups, eliminating much of the difficulty and confusion of antiquated terms. This approach results in rapid differential diagnosis of common skin rashes in children.
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007169:Impetigo / Q000175:diagnosis; D007223:Infant; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000175:diagnosis; D009506:Nevus / Q000175:diagnosis; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D010915:Pityriasis / Q000175:diagnosis; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D014860:Warts / Q000175:diagnosis; D014972:Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile / Q000175:diagnosis