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Overview
Here at the Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology of Rady Children’s Specialists of San Diego, we care for pediatric patients who have a wide range of dermatological conditions, including eczema, acne and other inflammatory skin problems and disorders; severe and deforming birthmarks; disfiguring scars; and skin cancer.
Through providing the latest medical and surgical therapies for pediatric skin conditions and skin problems we treat, using state-of-the-art technology, and conducting research on the most promising therapies, our pediatric dermatologists strive to help our young patients put their best face forward.
Conditions Treated
Our world-renowned physicians specialize in the treatment of common and uncommon skin conditions, including:
- Acne (standard and complicated) — watch the video on Accutane treatment
- Benign tumors
- Birthmarks
- Eczema
- Hemangiomas
- Medication-related skin conditions
- Moles
- Psoriasis
- Skin cancers
- Skin rashes related to infectious disorders
- Tumors and cysts of childhood, such as pilomatrixomas
- Viral and bacterial infections with skin findings
- Warts and molluscum contagiosum
Preparing for Your Upcoming Telemedicine or In-Person Visit
Time with your child’s health care team is important, and we have resources to help you make the most of your upcoming specialty appointment. Be sure to:
- Prepare a list of your child’s current medications as well as any questions you have for the dermatologist
- If requested by your dermatologist, bring any previous test results completed outside of Rady Children’s
- Complete our E-Check in process ahead of time so you spend less time waiting and more time with your child’s dermatologist
Learn more about how to get ready for your child’s appointment.
View our current dermatology locations.
Video Visits (Telemedicine)
Ready to receive care from the comfort of your own home? Our Rady Children’s Specialists now offer video visits (telemedicine) from your computer or mobile device. Your physician can address many of your medical issues, prescribe new medications and refill medications. Save time by skipping the traffic and waiting room while still receiving exceptional care from your medical team. Learn more.
What to Expect During Your Dermatology Telemedicine Visit | En español
Learn about our renowned Dermatology program from Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield
Rady Children’s is proud to have the largest pediatric dermatology program in the United States as well as the largest pediatric dermatology research center, where we regularly treat a variety of dermatological conditions, from the common to the rare.
Division Achievements in Pediatric Dermatology
In addition to the expert care we provide every day, our dermatologists strive to push the field of pediatric dermatology forward through the work we do in our dermatology research center:
- Has been instrumental in developing the first detailed, evidence-based clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acne for patients.
- Established the first comprehensive Eczema and Inflammatory Skin Disease center for treating eczematous dermatitis, psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin conditions.
- Launched the Vascular Lesion and Birthmark Center to treat deforming skin lesions and skin disorders, including hemangiomas, using advanced technology and cutting-edge treatments.
- Launched the Multidisciplinary Atopic Dermatitis Program clinic to help patients and families with severe/difficult-to-manage eczema AND allergic rhinitis, food allergies, or asthma who may benefit from comprehensive evaluation, therapy, and education.
- Is among the most active pediatric dermatology program in the country in conducting clinical trials for the pediatric skin conditions we treat.
- Received the American Academy of Dermatology Gold Triangle Award for excellence in public health education.
In the News
- The Best Diapers For Sensitive Skin To Keep Your Baby Comfortable, Forbes, features Dawn Eichenfield, M.D., Ph.D.
- Multidisciplinary Atopic Dermatitis Program Utilization Results in Disease Improvement, HCP Live, features Lawrence Eichenfield, M.D.
- Dr. Lawrence F. Eichenfield Describes the Differences Between Treating Adult vs Pediatric Patients With AD AJMC, features Lawrence Eichenfield, M.D.
- 9 Smart Ways to Protect Your Child’s Skin, Parents magazine, features Susan Boiko, M.D.
- This Is Eczema on Air Pollution, healthcental.com, features Lawrence Eichenfield, M.D.
- Answers to All Your Burning Questions About Sunscreen, nytimes.com, features Lawrence Eichenfield, M.D.
- Multidisciplinary Approach Touted for Atopic Dermatitis, Medscape, features Lawrence Eichenfield, M.D.
- Dr. Lawrence F. Eichenfield Previews Revolutionary Developments in Atopic Dermatitis, American Journal of Managed Care, features Lawrence Eichenfield, M.D.
- Expert Spotlights Recent Advances in the Medical Treatment of Acne, MDedge, features Lawrence Eichenfield, M.D.
- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield Joins Board of Directors, Global News Wire, features Lawrence Eichenfield, M.D.