Treating Skin Problems and Building Self-Esteem at the Same Time.

Newborns, infants, children and adolescents can have a surprising variety of skin, hair and nail issues, ranging from genetic and developmental disorders to infections. Many of these issues affect children only, not adults.

Our pediatric dermatology experts are well versed in treating young skin using the most effective, yet gentle, treatments available. Since we only work with newborns, children and young adults, we are able to focus on giving them the very best care possible, identifying the root cause of the problem and developing a plan of action that can address even the most complex and daunting of skin problems.

Because skin, hair and nail issues are as much a social and emotional problem as they are physical, we pay specific attention to healing the whole child—mind, body and spirit. We not only want to restore dermatologic health, but self-esteem and self-image as well.

At our disposal are some of the most advanced diagnostic tools and latest treatments available. And while our ability to care for and cure dermatological health problems is top notch, our style of care is very old fashioned. We take our time with our patients, ensuring they understand everything in plain, jargon-free terms, and answer all possible questions.

The pediatric dermatology team at the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children handles a wide range of skin, hair and nail issues, including:

• Acne
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Birthmarks and pigmented lesions
• Connective tissue and skin disorders
• Contact dermatitis
• Cutaneous manifestation of systemic diseases
• Genodermatoses
• Hair loss/alopecia
• Hemangiomas and port wine stains
• Hives
• Hyperhidrosis
• Infections of the skin
• Nail disorders
• Neonatal skin diseases
• Nevi (moles)
• Psoriasis
• Vitiligo
• Warts