Pediatric Dermatology in Maine, South Portland

In infancy the child has not had time to acquire immunity to various stimuluses, and this is time, when the body is weak, increasing the likelihood of infection diseases, especially skin diseases. On the delicate skin of the baby is not rarely appear different rashes, and Pediatric Dermatology is one of the branches of medicine, which will help determine the cause and eliminate it.

Here are the most common skin problems in children, with which seek parents  to a Pediatric Dermatologist:

• Flaking the skin of a child - to understand the causes of peeling of the skin of the baby, you should consult a pediatrician and dermatologist, as well as carry out some laboratory tests. In this case, selftreatment without understanding of the causes of the disease can only worsen the situation.
• Eruptions in the child - appearance of skin rashes in children can be due to a number of pathological conditions, so do not put off seeing a doctor. Before going to the hospital, you should ensure that the child is not combed affected skin
• Scars, scars in the child - sometimes in place of wounds and deep abrasions remain disfiguring scars. To avoid this, it is recommended to use medications impeding the widening of the scar tissue.
• Furunculosis children - Lack of treatment at a furunculosis in children can lead to severe consequences, including sepsis. Especially dangerous furuncles on the face and neck: due to the proximity to the brain may develop of serious complications.
• Hair problems in children - may be associated with systemic diseases. If this reason is not possible, necessary to apply to trichologist and conduct complex of analyzes to investigate the state of metabolism in the scalp and conduct allergy tests.
• Problems with the nails of children - If in a child has changed color of nails, there is a thickening and delamination of nail plates - is suspiciously fungal infection of nails. In order to treatment to be effective, it is necessary determine exactly what kind of a type of fungus causing the problem.
• Moles in children - reason for the appearance warts in children is infection papilloma virus and low activity of the immune system. Remove warts and moles can by laser or other surgical techniques, depending on the nature and location of neoplasms.
• Hemangioma in the child - vascular diseases in children requires timely diagnosed and treated, since they can lead to severe developmental disabilities. If your child has a bad heredity of vascular diseases, should pay special attention to their prevention.
• Acne, pimples in children and adolescents - With the onset of hormonal changes the body, many adolescents face skin problems: increased fat, acne. Skin diseases should be treated regardless of age.
• Hives - The most common reason for the appearance of hives in the child becomes allergic reaction to food, pollen, insect stings, drugs, ultraviolet. Fighting with urticaria is to identify and Eliminating the factors that cause allergies.
• Atopic dermatitis - a chronic allergic disease with precisely outlined age features manifestations. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment of a pediatrician, allergist, dermatologist, are extremely important.
• Streptococcal or strep impetigo in children - develops on the background of reduced immunity. For the treatment are used an immune modulators, in some cases, depending on the extent of the process and the results of a blood test prescribe antibiotics.
• Psoriasis in children - a complex therapy, proper nutrition and care allow to achieve a prolonged remission, halt the progress of disease development, as well as get rid of his symptoms.

Diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases in Children

 Dysbacteriosis, lack of vitamins, infection, allergic reaction - is only a small part of the reason that can cause in children reactions on the part skin. Run diagnostics of skin diseases in children can only a doctor.

Treat skin diseases in children it is necessary under the supervision of a physician, as skin reactions are not always the signs of a skin diseases. Before starting treatment is necessary to eliminate dysbacteriosis, helminthic invasions and other reasons.

Skin rash, occurring in babies is so widespread and common that in parents do not cause concern. However, in order to prevent further progression of the disease, parents should seek the advice of a specialist, even in cases when there are only minor changes in the skin of the child.

Remember that late detection of the disease can lead to adverse consequences. Therefore, at the slightest suspicion of the appearance of the skin disease, it is necessary to immediately visit the Pediatric Dermatologist. Dermatologist will determine how dangerous emerging spots and redness on the skin, then will prescribe the right means of prevention and treatment.