Blistering disorders in childhood.

Many conditions present in childhood with vesicles and bullae, ranging from benign conditions to life-threatening diseases. This article reviews selected blistering disorders, with emphasis on new information that is helpful to the practicing physician. Entities that are discussed in this article include childhood zoster and fetal varicella syndrome, urticaria pigmentosa, scabies, bullous bug bites, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, epidermolysis bullosa, and erythema multiforme.