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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Juvenile Xanthograuloma
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Juvenile Xanthograuloma
by kenmist, Sep 13, 2001 12:00AM
My grandchild has been diagnosed as having this condition. My daughter noticed the first signs after my grandchild had recovered from chicken pox. We have learned that it must just run it's course and it will disappear. I have questions...
1. Does anyone know what causes this condition?
2. Is it contagious, my daughter bathes her children (3 under the age of 6) together at times?
3. Can there be any serious side effects?
1. Does anyone know what causes this condition?
2. Is it contagious, my daughter bathes her children (3 under the age of 6) together at times?
3. Can there be any serious side effects?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 13, 2001 12:00AM
, Sep 13, 2001 12:00AM
This is a peculiar but unimportant condition. It does indeed run its course. Cause is unknown. It is not contagious, and is not associated with any internal medical problems.
Best wishes on beong a grandparent.
Dr. Rockoff
Best wishes on beong a grandparent.
Dr. Rockoff
