Welcome

I am a dermatologist who specializes in pediatric dermatology. Most people, upon hearing this, invariably say something like "I didn't even know there was such a thing!" There is. And I am one. There are not that many of us yet, but the numbers are growing. The next question usually is "what skin problems do kids have?"

The answer is: lots.

I see newborn babies or even preemies with rashes, peeling skin, genetic blistering skin diseases, life-threatening infections, acne, birthmarks like congenital nevi (moles) or hemangiomas.

I see toddlers with eczema, psoriasis, warts, molluscum, acne, cradle cap, moles, alopecia (hair loss), tinea or ringworm.

I see teens with acne, warts, moles, psoriasis, rashes, alopecia, excessive sweating.

And I see worried parents with healthy kids who just want to make sure everything is alright...

I also see adults and love that too: skin cancer, moles, melanoma, eczema, acne (again), rosacea, and so on.

But babies, children and teens are the best - they make my day fun and lovely and unexpected.

I am starting this blog in the hopes of providing some resources and answers to the most frequent questions I receive every day from both parents as well as my patients. Clearly, a lot of people out there have the same questions and concerns that my patients and their parents do. This blog is to address the common (and sometimes uncommon) questions I get asked in my practice. I hope that this site gives you more information to better care for your children and for yourself.

However, please don't let this site substitute for professional medical care. Please consult your own physician or health care professional with any questions or before stopping or starting any new medical treatment for you or your child.

To find a pediatric dermatologist in your area, please visit the Society for Pediatric Dermatology website: http://www.pedsderm.net/. To find a general or adult dermatologist, please visit the American Academy of Dermatology website: http://www.aad.org/.

Thank you.