Skin manifestations of child abuse

Ermertcan A. T., ERTAN P.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, cilt.76, sa.4, ss.317-326, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 76 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4103/0378-6323.66572
  • Dergi Adı: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.317-326
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Child abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, skin signs
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.