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Pediatric Dermatology

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY DESCRIPTION

As children continue to grow, their skin is constantly changing. Children are likely to experience rashes and require specific skin care needs that are different from adults. Our pediatric dermatologist and dermatology team can treat a number of dermatological conditions that commonly occur in infants, children, and adolescents. We understand how stressful it is for a parent to see their child with a dermatological condition. Our goal is to provide the highest level of patient care possible while creating effective treatment regimens to promote healthy skin. Our pediatric dermatologist and dermatology team is dedicated to the health and well-being of your child.

Pediatric dermatology provides care and treatments for skin conditions in children and adolescents. Our pediatric dermatologist and dermatology team can detect, diagnose, and treat some of the most common dermatological issues that affect younger patients. When treating a skin condition, we use state-of-the-art technology and innovative techniques to ensure the most effective treatment plan possible. Our pediatric dermatologist and dermatology team will work with you to create a customized treatment plan that fits your child’s specific condition and symptoms.

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY PROCEDURES

Our pediatric dermatologist and dermatology team is fully equipped to treat a wide range of dermatological issues that are commonly seen in children. A few of the most common pediatric skin conditions include birthmarks, eczema, rashes, hives, and skin infections. To treat these common skin conditions and other dermatological conditions, the first step is to properly diagnose your child’s symptoms.

During a pediatric dermatology consultation, our dermatologist and dermatology team will discuss your family’s medical history and your child’s symptoms. Typically, a visual examination is all that is needed to properly assess and diagnose a dermatological condition. In some cases, additional testing may be needed to confirm a diagnosis. Once a proper diagnosis is made, our pediatric dermatologist and dermatology team will create an individualized treatment plan for your child based on his or her symptoms, the severity of his or her symptoms, and the dermatological conditions that he or she has.

Our pediatric dermatologist and dermatology team can treat:

Medical treatments, laser treatments, and surgical treatments are available to treat dermatological concerns in children. The type of treatment needed will depend on the skin condition your child has and their symptoms. In general, we will always attempt to treat a skin condition in the most minimally invasive way possible. In more severe cases of a skin condition, surgical treatments may be recommended.

PEDIATRIC MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY TREATMENTS

In most cases, a medical dermatology treatment is all that is necessary to improve a skin condition. Medical treatments include oral medications, steroid creams, or topical ointments. Typically, a combination of these medical treatments is used to effectively treat and manage your child’s skin condition. Medical treatments may be combined with laser or surgical treatments if it is determined that a combination approach will further improve your child’s dermatological condition.

PEDIATRIC LASER DERMATOLOGY TREATMENTS

Laser treatments are an effective, non-invasive treatment option that can improve a variety of dermatological concerns. With continuing advancements in laser technology, our pediatric dermatologist and dermatology team can target and treat a variety of complex dermatological issues. Laser treatments are often used to improve the appearance of acne, port wine stains, vascular lesions, and psoriasis. Vitiligo, warts, scarring, and some birthmarks may also be effectively treated with laser technology. Laser treatments can be combined with medical treatments for the most effective results.

PEDIATRIC SURGICAL DERMATOLOGY TREATMENTS

In more severe cases of a skin condition, a surgical dermatological treatment may be recommended. If a dermatological condition proves resistant to standard medical or laser treatments, a surgical procedure may be necessary to address your child’s symptoms. Surgical dermatology can treat skin tags, warts, cysts, lipomas, birthmarks, and other skin growths that negatively affect your child’s health. Our pediatric dermatologist and dermatology team also performs surgical treatments to remove a suspicious mole or cancerous skin growth.