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- - Reports of child abuse have surged, causing unease among physicians due to limited training in spotting the issue and a lack of understanding of its scale.
- - Physical abuse, often manifested through visible signs like bruises and burns, is the most common form of violence against children, with the skin being the primary organ affected.
- - Healthcare professionals, especially dermatologists, play a crucial role in identifying intentional injuries and differentiating them from accidents or similar skin conditions.
Article Abstract
Reports of child abuse have increased significantly. The matter makes most physicians uncomfortable for two reasons: a) Little guidance or no training in recognizing the problem; b - Not understanding its true dimension. The most common form of child violence is physical abuse. The skin is the largest and frequently the most traumatized organ. Bruises and burns are the most visible signs. Physicians (pediatricians, general practitioners and dermatologists) are the first professionals to observe and recognize the signs of intentional injury. Dermatologists particularly, can help distinguish intentional injury from accidental, or from skin diseases that mimic maltreatment.
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