Pediatric Dermatology

What is pediatric dermatology?

Pediatric Dermatology is a specialty of this branch of medicine that is based on the study, prevention and treatment of the health and constitution of children’s skin. In the childhood age there are diseases typical of that stage, and those that are also typical of adults affect children and adolescents in different ways. Among the most frequent conditions in children are dermatitis (seborrheic, atopic, or diaper dermatitis), infections (warts, impetigo…), genetic diseases, acne, angiomas, or vascular lesions, among many others. Moreover, since children’s skin is different, it requires specialized care and treatments to cure all its pathologies.

Children can present skin diseases that manifest themselves in very specific ways

What diseases does pediatric dermatology treat?

Pediatric dermatology deals with all diseases related to skin care. Children may present skin diseases that manifest themselves in a very specific way and therefore need to be treated in a personalized manner. In addition, early diagnosis can help to solve pathologies that if not caught in time can develop in adulthood. The most frequent diseases are:

  • Atopic dermatitis: this is a chronic pathology, however, good skin care alleviates the symptoms that usually occur on the face, scalp and some areas of the body. After only two or three months, the first symptoms, skin peeling and rash, usually appear.
  • Warts: warts are caused by the human papilloma virus and can appear on feet, elbows and knees.
  • Molluscum: is a contagious viral infection. Affects children with atopic dermatitis because the skin barrier is weaker.
  • Treatment of angiomas and hemangiomas known as the birthmarks of many babies.
  • Acne is a problem that affects more adolescents and can affect their self-esteem. It can present itself in different degrees and can leave scars.
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When to see a pediatric dermatologist?

Check-ups with a pediatric dermatologist are essential throughout childhood. It is important to check the skin at least once a year, especially to observe new moles that are appearing or to see if the previous ones have increased in size. In the first months of life, a dermatological checkup can detect serious diseases and subsequent checkups can prevent certain problems from developing into adulthood. In addition, proper sunscreen is an important.