October 2026

Articles

Common Skin Rashes in Children

J. Lane Wilson, Allison Swanson, Anand Rajpara

Childhood skin rashes are common in primary care and are usually diagnosed clinically based on morphology, distribution, associated symptoms, and clinical course. Treatment depends on the underlying diagnosis and severity. Accurate recognition of common rash patterns can guide…

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AFP's Article of the Year: Lower Extremity Abnormalities in Children

Sumi M. Sexton

The 2025 Article of the Year award goes to Drs. Drew Baird, Caleb Dickison, and Hayley Spires for “Lower Extremity Abnormalities in Children”.

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Circular Desquamation on the Soles

Loretta S. Davis, Sarah P. Hanna, Kaitlyn J. Blanchard

A 60-year-old man presented with circular, smooth macules and small patches with peripheral collarettes of desquamative scales on both soles.

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