title: Dermoscopy for common skin problems in Chinese children using a novel Hong Kong-made dermoscope.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the dermoscopic features of common skin problems in Chinese children.
  
  
  METHODS
  A case series with retrospective qualitative analysis of dermoscopic features of common skin problems in Chinese children.
  
  
  METHODS
  A regional hospital in Hong Kong.
  
  
  METHODS
  Dermoscopic image database, from 1 May 2013 to 31 October 2013, of 185 Chinese children (aged 0 to 18 years).
  
  
  RESULTS
  Dermoscopic features of common paediatric skin problems in Chinese children were identified. These features corresponded with the known dermoscopic features reported in the western medical literature. New dermoscopic features were identified in café-au-lait macules.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dermoscopic features of common skin problems in Chinese children were consistent with those reported in western medical literature. Dermoscopy has a role in managing children with skin problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: David C K
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Luk
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: Sam Y Y
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: Patrick C H
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Cheung
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: Bill H B
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D044466:Asian People; D019080:Cafe-au-Lait Spots / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services; D002675:Child, Preschool; D046169:Dermoscopy; D005260:Female; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Child; Dermoscopy/instrumentation