Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The skin is the organ most frequently exhibiting signs that may raise suspicionof abuse. For this reason, dermatologists and pediatricians are oftencalled upon to assess whether certain cutaneous lesions are indicative of adermatological condition or suggest the possibility of abuse. Resolving thisdiagnostic uncertainty is not always straightforward. Therefore, it is essentialthat both dermatologists and pediatricians possess thorough knowledge ofdermatological disorders that may mimic signs of abuse. The author will describesome of the most frequent and clinically significant conditions.
Author: Arcangeli, Fabio
Institution: Marconi University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220185190