HEMANGIOMAS
Hemangiomas are a type of vascular birthmark that appear right after birth or within the first few weeks of an infant’s life. They appear as bright red, purple, or pink papules or nodules that are soft to the touch and can occur on any part of the body. Some hemangiomas are quite persistent and stay […]
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS/CRADLE CAP
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as cradle cap in infants, is an inflammatory skin condition that causes redness and yellowish, waxy, greasy looking scales on the scalp and body. In infants, it primarily affects the scalp, giving it the colloquial name of “cradle cap”, but can also affect the face, neck, and trunk of babies’ bodies. […]
DIAPER RASH
Diaper rash, also called diaper dermatitis, is a skin condition that affects infants and toddlers who wear diapers. The sensitive skin in the diaper area can become irritated, inflamed, and reddened due to constant contact with both urine and feces, and other irritating factors. WHAT CAUSES DIAPER RASH? There are many causes of diaper dermatitis […]
BIRTHMARKS
Birthmarks are markings on the skin that occurred while in utero that are now presented on the skin post birth. These markings can also develop shortly after birth. Birthmarks can vary in color, size, and placement on the body. Typically, they are red, pink, brown, blueish, or white in color. Some birthmarks may stay on […]
WARTS
Warts, also known as verruca vulgaris, are a common skin condition among children. Warts are raised or flat skin colored, white, or greyish bumps that erupt on the skin. They typically have a rough texture and lack the natural lines of the skin. They are benign in nature, meaning they are non-cancerous. Warts are typically […]
DRY SKIN
Dry skin, also known as xerosis, is a condition in which the skin barrier becomes irritated, which can lead to flaking and cracking of the skin. Dry skin can affect children, especially those suffering from atopic dermatitis and other conditions such as ichthyosis. WHAT CAUSES DRY SKIN In children the most common cause of dry […]
ATOPIC DERMATITIS (ECZEMA)
Atopic dermatitis, most commonly known as eczema, is an inflammatory skin condition that is caused by a disruption of the skin’s natural barrier. Atopic Dermatitis usually presents as an uncomfortable and itchy rash all over the body but typically affects the facial cheeks, arms, elbows, and behind the knees. Excessive scratching can cause the skin […]
MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM
Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral skin condition that can affect all ages, although it most commonly affects the pediatric population. This condition causes firm, painless, skin colored or pinkish bumps, also called papules. The papules are about the size of a pencil eraser but can present smaller in size. The bumps may have a divot […]
