Paediatric Dermatology

Pediatric Dermatology

Pediatric dermatology specifically deals with skin problems in children (from newborns to adolescents). Pediatric dermatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions in children.

Common skin conditions in children:
Skin conditions are quite common in infants as well as adolescents. Some of the most common skin conditions include:

• Birthmarks (vascular and pigmented)
• Atopic dermatitis
• Contact dermatitis
• Skin infections(fungal/bacterial/viral)
• Genodermatoses (inherited skin conditions)

Why pediatric dermatology?

Pediatric dermatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of such skin conditions in children. some conditions manifest in children in a different way as compared to adults. Thus, diagnosis and treatment of skin problems in children require special skills and expertise.

Moreover, children also find it difficult to convey their problems and are unable to precisely answer medical questions. Pediatric dermatologists know how to exactly examine and treat a child in a friendly and empathetic manner.