Value of Whole Skin Examination in Older Children Presenting With Skin Conditions

• DOI: 10.1111/pde.15985
• Publication Date: 2025-05-14T10:14:15Z
• Authors: Roderic Phillips; Catherine Crock
• Keywords: Vitiligo; Embarrassment; Medical History; Sex organ

ABSTRACT Background Medical teaching has always emphasized the importance of a good history and complete medical examination. Missing some areas examination can lead to errors in diagnosis management adverse outcomes. At same time, factors including time pressures, medicolegal concerns, desire avoid embarrassment for patients have led many practitioners routinely bypassing genital and/or breast Methods This study is prospective audit findings attending their first appointment at consultant pediatric dermatology clinic. Results Data were collected on 221 adolescents, 46 (20%) them had unexpected skin during These not mentioned sufficient change plan way. In 24 cases (10%), involved changed prescription identification new problem requiring ongoing management. included eczema, psoriasis, moles, molluscum, vitiligo, severe phimosis, hidradenitis, acanthosis nigricans. Conclusion During taking, anogenital pathology often revealed by adolescent or family. Inspection area may be value optimizing an adolescent. Reasons should explained exam performed respectfully with discretion.