In this episode of Dermalogues, Dr. Kerri Purdy is joined by pediatric dermatologist Dr. Jérôme Coulombe for a practical discussion on common and high-stakes pediatric dermatology presentations.

They cover how to approach the febrile child with a rash, recognizing red flags for serious infection and Kawasaki disease, and navigating viral exanthems like urticaria multiforme, EBV, adenovirus, and measles. The conversation also dives into eczema management myths, molluscum contagiosum (including a clever otoscope curettage technique), and how to think through genital lesions in children.

The episode wraps with a clear, experience-based review of infantile hemangiomas, including when to treat, propranolol dosing, duration, rebound, and the role of topical timolol. Packed with practical pearls for residents and practicing clinicians alike.

Dr. Jérôme Coulombe is a dermatologist with fellowship training in pediatric dermatology. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine and practices at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal.

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Dermalogues is produced David McGuffin of ExploreProductions.ca with production assistance by Graham McGuffin and Clare McGuffin.

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