Discussion Post
A 7-year-old boy has a one-week history of leg pains. He wakes up at night and cries because his legs hurt; however, during the day, he feels fine with no pain and no movement limitations. He has no history of trauma, fever, or joint swelling. The family history is negative for rheumatic or collagen vascular disease. The boy's height and weight are at the 50th percentile for age, he is afebrile, and the physical examination is unremarkable.
Task
• What are the characteristics of papulosquamous eruptions? Be thorough and descriptive.
• What are the common conditions associated with papulosquamous eruptions in children? List at least 3 common conditions and include the pathophysiology of each condition.
• What are the appropriate treatments for common papulosquamous eruptions? Why?
• When should children with papulosquamous eruptions be referred to a dermatologist?
• Define the following: i) confluent, ii) papular, iii) papulosquamous, and iv) rhinorrhea.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.