What is a Pediatric Dermatologist?
A dermatologist is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions and diseases, but dermatology services aren’t just for adults. Children and teens can benefit from dermatology services too. A pediatric dermatologist is a specialist within a specialty, focusing on skin conditions affecting newborns through teenagers.
Common Skin Conditions Affecting Children
A pediatric dermatologist is an expert at the diagnosis and treatment of acne and acne scarring, skin rashes, including poison ivy and hives, eczema, warts, and moles.
Services Available from a Pediatric Dermatologist
A pediatric dermatologist can provide treatment in the form of:
- Oral medications, to reduce or eliminate itching, inflammation, redness, and other signs and symptoms
- Topical medications, to reduce itching, redness, swelling, and inflammation
- Surgical treatment, to close an open wound or treat a laceration or other skin injury
When To Visit a Pediatric Dermatologist
You should call or schedule an appointment with a pediatric dermatologist if your child has a skin infection, skin rash, or other skin issue that isn’t resolving or is getting worse.
Want To Know More About Pediatric Dermatology?
To discover more about pediatric dermatology and how pediatric dermatology services can help your child, call Dr. Cary Ann Jenkins at Morris Dermatology and Joliet Dermatology in Morris and Joliet, IL. Call (815) 941-5160 for our Morris office and (815) 666-1742 for our Joliet location. Call today.
