Babies and children have soft tender skin. Their skin gets exposed to various allergens and irritants present in the environment starting from first day of life. Due to environmental pollution, allergic skin diseases of children are increasing. Over the counter products used for children should be hypoallergic and non-irritant. The diseases of young and tender skin require a specialized expertise for correct diagnosis and treatment. Many genetic diseases present with different skin manifestations, hence it’s very important that they are diagnosed correctly at the right age. This helps parents and later the child for proper management of the disease. Many adolescent skin disorders are related to diet, lifestyle and family history. So, all these aspects have to be discussed with the teenager and the parents regarding making any changes in the diet and daily routine if required.
Dr Priyanka specialises in paediatric dermatology and provides expert advice for common skin, hair and nail disorders, as well as complex genetic and infectious dermatologic complications of babies and children. At LiveYoung skin & hair clinic, we provide clinical evaluation, diagnostic biopsies and therapeutic services for infants, children and adolescents with skin disorders. Some of the common skin problems of children are:
At LiveYoung Skin & Hair Clinic, we not only treat the skin condition child has come with, but also counsel the parents thoroughly about skin care routine of the child depending on the skin type that should be followed till the child becomes an adult.