Pediatic skin

What is the main difference between adult and infant skin structure?

• Infant skin has thicker stratum corneum
  

• Infant skin has thinner epidermis and dermis,

• Infant skin produces more sebum

• Infant skin has fewer sweat glands

Which Bioderma product line is specifically formulated for atopic dermatitis in children?

• Sensibio

• Atoderm

• Sebium

• Hydrabio

What happens to the skin microbiome during the first year of life?

• It only contains harmful bacteria

• It's identical to adult microbiome from birth

• It remains sterile until 6 months

• It rapidly diversifies and stabilizes around 3 years

What are the evidence-based bathing recommendations for babies with normal skin?

• Daily baths for 15-20 minutes in warm water (40°C)
  

• Twice-daily baths with antibacterial soap

• Baths ≤10 minutes in lukewarm water using pH-neutral cleansers (4.5-5.5)

• Weekly baths only to preserve natural oils

Which cleansing products are most suitable for babies?

• Antibacterial cleansers only

• No cleansing products needed

• Regular adult soap

• Syndets (soap-free soaps) enriched with fats and chelating agents, preferably in liquid form

What is the pharmacist's recommended approach for diaper rash treatment?

• Any cream will work

• Use ATB cream

• Apply healing and protective water-based paste in thick layer at every change

• Talcum powder is best

What is the correct approach for treating heat spots?

• Apply topical antibiotics

• No topical treatments needed - only cooling measures

• Immediate medical consultation required

• Use corticosteroid cream

What is the preferred approach for lice treatment?

• Essential oils are most effective

• Mechanical action products (dimethicone) offer better risk/benefit ratio due to lice resistance

• Neurotoxic products are still first-line

• Only electric combs work

What is this skin disease?

• Herpes

• Bullous impetigo

• Chickenpox

• Insect bites

What is this skin condition?

• Atopic dermatitis

• Urticaria

• Insect bites

• Fold maceration