Drugs in Context presents a series of review articles summarising the latest evidence in the management of common childhood conditions.

Paediatrics: how to manage scabies

Russell Thompson, Sean Westbury, Dana Slape

Article Type

Review

Published

This narrative review addresses scabies, a highly contagious, pruritic infestation of the skin caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. It also provides a summary of treatments and recommendations for the management of paediatric scabies.

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Paediatrics: how to manage infantile haemangioma

Jason HS Kim, Joseph M Lam

Article Type

Review

Published

This narrative review aims to deliver concise information regarding infantile haemangiomas to help facilitate clinical decisions and supplement the recommendations with up-to-date evidence.

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Paediatrics: how to manage septic shock

Kam Lun Hon, Karen Ka Yan Leung, Felix Oberender, Alexander KC Leung

Article Type

Review

Published

This article provides an updated narrative review on the management of septic shock in paediatric practice.

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Paediatrics: how to manage pediculosis capitis

Alexander KC Leung, Joseph M Lam, Kin Fon Leong, Benjamin Barankin, Kam Lun Hon

Article Type

Review

Published

Pediculosis capitis is a common human parasitic infestation in childhood. This article aims to provide a narrative updated review on the management of pediculosis capitis.

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