Infants, children and adolescents suffer from skin diseases that manifest themselves differently than adults, so it is essential to have a dermatologist who has experience in treating young patients. For this reason the International Dermatology Clinic, a Top Doctors center of excellence, has created a Pediatric Dermatology Unit to offer the best possible service to families and the most satisfactory experience for children in need of treatment. To this end, the clinic offers same-day appointments to accommodate the schedules of parents and children.
The Pediatric Dermatology Unit has a team of dermatologists with a vocation for working with children, led by Dr. Ignacio Sanchez-Carpintero and Dr. Marta Feito, both specialists in pediatric dermatology. Specialized care is offered for any type of skin problem, with the most cutting-edge operating rooms and technology to obtain the best results.
To facilitate the experience of the little ones and help them relax during the visit, the unit has a space specially designed for them. The waiting room is equipped with children’s furniture and also has a variety of games, books and DVDs to keep the children entertained. In addition, the children will be accompanied by non-medical staff while the doctors explain the treatment to their parents.
Common childhood skin disorders
The most common skin disease in childhood is atopic dermatitis, which affects more than 30% of children. Warts and various skin infections are also common. In adolescents the most frequent pathology is acne.
Some tips for children to have healthy skin are to protect them from the sun, to have a diet rich in dairy products, fruits and vegetables, to maintain good hygienic habits and to get them used to using moisturizing cream after baths to avoid itchy skin.