Obese Children And Related Skin Conditions The World Health Organization defines overweight and obesity based on the body mass index (BMI), which is calculated as weight (kg) divided by height (m2). When assessing overweight and obesity in children, it's important to consider their age and gender. To do this, percentile curves
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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Studying Age-Specific Therapies
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Studying Age-Specific Therapies Overview Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) presents differently in pediatric and adult populations. A retrospective analysis of 751 CSU patients (162 pediatrics and 589 adults) revealed shorter disease duration and lower angioedema rates in pediatric cases. Adults showed higher prevalence of anti-thyroid peroxidase positivity, elevated CRP, eosinopenia,
Eosinophilic Dermatosis In Hematological Malignancy (EDHM): Case Study Reports
Eosinophilic Dermatosis In Malignancy (EDHM): Case Study Reports Overview Patients with hematological malignancies may develop various skin eruptions, and one such condition is eosinophilic dermatosis of hematological malignancy (EDHM), also known as an 'insect bite-like' reaction. While cutaneous reactions are not uncommon in hematological malignancies, EDHM is a relatively rare condition that
