Main dermatological diseases treated in Children's Emergency Room: A Systematic Review

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594152405011

• Palavras-chave: "Dermatology", "Pediatrics", "Emergencies", "Child", "Skin".

• Keywords: "Dermatology", "Pediatrics", "Emergencies", "Child", "Skin".

• Abstract:

  Skin changes are frequent reasons for pediatric emergency consultations, and it is essential that professionals are trained to identify and adequately treat these cases. This study carried out a systematic review of the literature to analyze the main dermatological diseases treated in different reference centers. Of the 8 articles selected for analysis, the most common disease groups covered were eczema, infections and urticaria/anaphylaxis, with emphasis on atopic dermatitis, viral and bacterial infections, and papular urticaria. The diagnostic agreement rate between pediatricians and dermatologists was low, ranging from 29% to 57%. Most diseases did not require hospitalization, with the few cases being more common in preschool children, due to two main entities, pharmacodermia and Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. Adequate training of health professionals is emphasized as fundamental for the correct diagnosis, reduction of complementary exams, complications and unnecessary hospitalizations, contributing to a better quality of life for patients and reducing expenses in the health system.