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Child dermatologist

Children's skin, especially in the first years of life, is much more sensitive and delicate than the skin of adults, so the health of babies' and children's skin should be taken care of especially carefully, ensuring gentle care and protection against external environmental factors. Unfortunately, nowadays, various skin diseases are increasingly diagnosed in children at a very early age, so it is important for parents to consult a specialist in time to prevent further disease progression, reduce discomfort and the development of other diseases.

A pediatric dermatologist is a dermatology specialist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children's skin diseases. At the Adoria Health and Beauty Center, pediatric dermatologist examination, examinations and treatment are provided for children from birth.

Dermatological diseases in children

Modern dermatological examination and treatment methods allow timely diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of skin problems that a large number of children face today, including:

• eczema;

• atopic, seborrheic, allergic dermatitis;

• psoriasis;

• increased pus formation and liver;

• allergic skin reactions;

• skin viral infections and herpes;

• skin and nail fungal infections;

• vitilogo – loss of skin pigmentation;

• atypical skin formations, changes in birthmarks, oncological skin diseases.

It is important to take into account that various skin diseases can manifest themselves differently in children than in adults, and the symptoms are often aggravated by the psycho-emotional state of the child. Timely diagnosis of the disease and initiation of treatment allows avoiding not only physical symptoms and discomfort, but also the impact of the disease on the child's mental health and normal general development.

Pediatric dermatology services

The pediatric dermatologist at Adoria Health and Beauty Center offers a wide range of services that include:

• a detailed consultation on the care of the child's skin and a thorough examination of the child's skin;

• dermatoscopy - a standard skin examination with a dermatoscope, which allows a quick and non-invasive assessment of the structure of skin formations and the condition of the skin in high magnification;

• biopsy - removal of a small skin sample for further laboratory examination in cases where the doctor suspects the development of malignant pathology;

• removal of benign skin growths, such as warts or papillomas;

• taking analyses, smears and scrapings for the diagnosis of skin infections, fungal or parasitic skin diseases;

• prescription of drug therapy, according to the diagnosis;

• consultation and the appointment of the necessary therapy for the treatment of pimples and acne;

• if necessary, appointment of further examinations by other specialists - allergist, pulmonologist, etc

How can parents prepare for a visit to a pediatric dermatologist?

In order to ensure a smooth and as productive visit as possible, parents should prepare the following information in advance:

• detailed medical history of the child;

• a list of prescription and over-the-counter medications used by the child;

• information about the child's diagnosed allergies or suspected allergies;

• any previous investigations related to complaints.

When applying for a visit to a pediatric dermatologist, it is advisable to consult with a specialist in advance about the need to temporarily stop the use of topical medications and topical preparations. In some cases, the dermatologist will recommend to stop the therapy approximately 2 weeks before the visit, for a more accurate assessment of the skin condition.

The doctor specializes in working with children, so the examination and examinations are carried out in as calm and safe an atmosphere as possible, reducing the child's anxiety and fear of the procedure. Although some parents want to inform their child in advance about what will happen in the doctor's office, this is not always the best solution.

Before the visit, parents can tell children of preschool and primary school age what examination is planned, but leave information about the detailed procedure and examination to the doctor. The children's dermatologist will be able to make contact with the child in a way that is understandable and friendly to the child, so the visit will proceed without unnecessary anxiety and discomfort.

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