Pedi Derm Education: Clinical Cases in Kenya

Join Dr. Alanna Bree, Pediatric Dermatologist and Host of the Sagis Pedi Derm Education Series, as she shares compelling pediatric dermatology cases encountered during her mission trip to Kenya.
Clinical cases reviewed include:

In this video, we’ll explore:

• Discoid Lupus: Understanding the presentation of this chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus subtype, particularly in skin of color.
• Onchocerciasis (“River Blindness”): Recognizing the diverse cutaneous manifestations of this parasitic infection, from papular rashes to “leopard skin” depigmentation.
• Pellagra: Diagnosing this systemic disease caused by vitamin B3 deficiency, characterized by the classic 4 D’s (Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Dementia, Death) and its unique cutaneous findings.
• Cutaneous Tuberculosis: Identifying various presentations of skin infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, including primary lesions, lupus vulgaris, and scrofuloderma.
• Tinea Capitis: Diagnosing this common fungal scalp infection in preadolescent children, differentiating between ectothrix and endothrix infections.
• Scabies: Recognizing the transmissible skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, its pruritic eruption, and common clinical variants.
• Transient Neonatal Pustular Melanosis: Understanding this benign pustular condition in newborns, especially its presentation and evolution.
• Lichen Planus: Exploring this chronic inflammatory condition affecting skin and mucosal surfaces, and its various clinical variants.
• Lichen Nitidus: Identifying this uncommon inflammatory skin condition, its characteristic papules, and associated conditions.
• Granuloma Annulare: Recognizing this common inflammatory skin condition with annular papules and plaques, and its associations.
• Ectopic Eyelashes or Cilia: Understanding this rare cilial anomaly and its potential for local irritation.
• X-linked Ichthyosis: Diagnosing this recessive genetic disorder with generalized scaling, and its associated systemic findings.
• Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: Recognizing this common inherited disorder affecting hair, teeth, nails, and sweat glands, and its distinctive facial features.
• Dyskeratosis Congenita (Zinsser–Engman–Cole syndrome): Understanding this group of genetic diseases with mucocutaneous signs, bone marrow failure, and increased cancer risk, particularly its nail dystrophy and abnormal skin pigmentation.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• Key diagnostic insights and treatment approaches for a wide range of dermatological conditions encountered in resource-limited settings.
• Lessons learned from working with diverse teams and communities.
• Strategies for overcoming common diagnostic biases such as confirmation bias, anchoring bias, and premature closure.

Whether you’re a dermatology resident, a global health advocate, or simply curious about medical missions and diverse dermatological presentations, this presentation offers powerful insights into patient care in various settings.