Acne Acne is the term for plugged pores, pimples, and deeper lumps that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, and even the upper arms.
Adolescent Skin Conditions We design our health care with kids in mind, and deliver assurance when parents need it most.
Benign Skin Growths and Pigmentation Disorders Abnormal skin growths and abnormal pigmentation of the skin may be present at birth or develop later in life.
Birth Marks and Congenital Lesions Birthmarks are areas of discolored and/or raised skin that are apparent at birth or within a few weeks of birth. Birthmarks are made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels.
Burns Burns are a type of injury caused by heat. The heat can be thermal, electrical, chemical, or electromagnetic energy. Most burn accidents occur at home. About 75 percent of all burn injuries in children are preventable.
Common Skin Disorders There are many fungal, viral and parasitic skin disorders that require the clinical care of a physician or other health care professional. Learn more about common skin disorders in children.
Contact Dermatitis Contact dermatitis is a physiological reaction that occurs when skin comes in contact with certain substances.
Diaper Dermatitis Diaper dermatitis, commonly known as a diaper rash, is a term used to describe different skin rashes in the diaper area.
Drug Rashes Drug rashes are the body's reaction to a certain medication. The type of rash that occurs depends on the type of drug that is causing it. Rashes can range from mild to severe.
Xavion's Story Sometimes a mom’s intuition is all it takes to get her child to the right physician. When 8-year-old Xavion Chisley developed a fungal infection on his toe, his mother, Nikki, immediately took him to see a dermatologist who removed his toenail to treat the infection. However, when Xavion’s toenail grew back, the infection had not diminished but actually appeared to be spreading to his foot. Read More of Xavion's Story