Scald Abuse

Stratman, Erik J.

doi:10.1001/archderm.138.3.318

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“…Characteristic features of forced immersion include stocking and glove distribution, zebra stripes, and donut hole sparing. [38] Stocking and glove burns occur when a child's hands and/or feet are forcibly immersed in hot water, resulting in symmetrical, circumferential, and well demarcated burns. Zebra stripes are due to sparing of the flexural creases secondary to the body's flexed position in the hot liquid.…”

Section: Epidemiology and Demographic Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Skin manifestations of child abuse

Ermertcan

Ertan

2010

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol

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Child abuse is a major public health problem all over the world. There are four major types of abuse: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. The most common manifestations of child abuse are cutaneous and their recognition; and differential diagnosis is of great importance. Clinicians, especially dermatologists, should be alert about the skin lesions of child abuse. In the diagnosis and management of child abuse, a multidisciplinary approach with ethical and legal procedures is necessary. In this manuscript, cutaneous manifestations of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect are reviewed and discussed.

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Section: Epidemiology and Demographic Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Skin manifestations of child abuse

Ermertcan

Ertan

2010

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol

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“…Burns comprise about 5 to 22% of all physical abuse 52,53 . They represent between 8 and 25% of all pediatric burns and seem to be more common in children under 3 years old.…”

Section: Burns and Differential Diagnosesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As they injure the dermis, they usually regress forming a scar. They usually present as grouped lesions on the face, hands and feet 53 . When accidental, they tend to be oval, eccentric and more superficial, because the child reacts quickly to the pain.…”

Section: Burns and Differential Diagnosesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Violência contra a criança: indicadores dermatológicos e diagnósticos diferenciais

Gondim

Muñoz

Pagani

2011

An. Bras. Dermatol.

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Abstract:Reports of child abuse have increased significantly. The matter makes most physicians uncomfortable for two reasons: a) Little guidance or no training in recognizing the problem; b -Not understanding its true dimension. The most common form of child violence is physical abuse. The skin is the largest and frequently the most traumatized organ. Bruises and burns are the most visible signs. Physicians (pediatricians, general practitioners and dermatologists) are the first professionals to observe and recognize the signs of intentional injury. Dermatologists particularly, can help distinguish intentional injury from accidental, or from skin diseases that mimic maltreatment. Keywords: Burns; Contusions; Ecchymosis; Domestic violence; Sexual violence Resumo: As denúncias de abuso contra a criança têm sido frequentes e configuram grave problema de saúde pública. O tema é desconfortável para muitos médicos, seja pelo treinamento insuficiente, seja pelo desconhecimento das dimensões do problema. Uma das formas mais comuns de violência contra a criança é o abuso físico. Como órgão mais exposto e extenso, a pele é o alvo mais sujeito aos maustratos. Equimoses e queimaduras são os sinais mais visíveis. Médicos (pediatras, clínicos-gerais e dermatologistas) costumam ser os primeiros profissionais a observar e reconhecer sinais de lesões não acidentais ou intencionais. Os dermatologistas podem auxiliar na distinção entre lesões traumáticas intencionais, acidentais e doenças cutâneas que mimetizam maus-tratos.

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“…48 Immersion burns are of uniform depth, with a sharp line of demarcation between burned and normal skin. In contrast, children who spill hot liquids usually burn the anterior portions of their body, and the severity of the burn dissipates as the liquids runs down the skin and cools.…”

Section: Burnsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although there is controversy regarding whether or not this cultural practice can lead to shaken baby syndrome, current literature describes the shaking as nonviolent and lacks any reports of significant resultant injury. 48 Therefore, caida de mollera is an improbable cause of shaken baby syndrome.…”

Section: Cultural Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%