Pediatric Dermatology

Pediatric dermatology is a medical specialty that focuses on skin issues and skin diseases in children. Dermatological problems in children often differ from those in adults and require specialized care. The range of skin conditions can vary widely from infancy through adolescence.

What is Pediatric Dermatology?

Pediatric dermatology is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases in children aged 0 to 18. Skin conditions in childhood can differ from those seen in adults due to variations in the child's skin structure, development, and immune system.

What Are the Conditions Treated in Pediatric Dermatology?

Pediatric dermatology deals with a range of skin issues and diseases in children. Common conditions in this field include atopic dermatitis (eczema), which often manifests in infancy and is characterized by redness and itching. Other prevalent issues include fungal infections in infants, acne, warts, childhood psoriasis, tinea versicolor (a fungal infection causing discolored patches on the skin), and sunburns

Liv Hospital Pediatric Dermatology Clinic

At the Liv Hospital Pediatric Dermatology Clinic, the diagnosis and treatment of all dermatological diseases in infants and children, whether congenital or acquired, common or rare, are provided. The clinic offers diagnosis, differential diagnosis, medical treatment, and laser therapy for vascular anomalies such as port-wine stains and infantile hemangiomas. Childhood eczema (atopic dermatitis), the most common chronic inflammatory disease of childhood, along with other skin conditions, are thoroughly assessed and managed.