A lot of people assume that a dermatologist is a specialist that only adults need. However, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! People need dermatologic care at every age. For example, you may notice that your teenager keeps looking in the mirror or complaining about skin blemishes. Not only are they slowly discovering their […]
Pediatric Dermatology
How to Treat Port-Wine Stains
Capillary malformations, also called port-wine stains are a type of birthmark. They appear as red-pink stains on the skin and are vascular malformations, meaning they are physical manifestation of abnormal blood vessels on the skin. Roughly, one in 330 babies is born with a capillary malformation. Though some port-wine stains don’t appear until after birth, […]
Treatments for Birthmarks
A birthmark is a congenital abnormality that appears on the skin. It is either present at birth or develops within a few weeks after being born. It is often the result of an overgrowth of blood vessels or pigmentation. While most are harmless and disappear eventually without treatment, some birthmarks need treatment for medical or […]
What is Cradle Cap?
Your baby is perfect and thriving. But you can’t help but notice that her scalp appears to be scaly and dry. This common skin condition – seborrheic dermatitis, more commonly known as “cradle cap” – may appear unsightly but don’t worry. Cradle cap is not painful and can be quite easily treated. For both new […]
Children and Chickenpox
Chickenpox is an illness caused by the very contagious varicella-zoster virus. Most cases of chickenpox happen during childhood, although an adult can also develop it. When children get chickenpox, the first sign is usually a fever. Several days later, a rash will appear with red spots that will evolve into fluid-filled blisters. The amount of […]
