Self teaching module for the influence of culture and pigment on skin
conditions in children
James G. Dinulos, MD and Elinor A. Graham, MD, MPH
Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Spring 1999
Category 1: Pigmentary Changes
Photo 2: Chicken Pox (Varicella)
This child has hyperpigmented macules scattered over her body from chicken pox.
These lesions can be prevented by appropriate vaccination of children 12 months and
over with the varicella vaccine.
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Superficial Laceration
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