Services

I offer extended consultations and demonstration of treatments on a number of conditions.

Eczema

Eczema is a common skin condition that usually begins before your child is one year old. The affected skin is dry, red, and itchy. Sometimes these areas of skin can become infected. Unfortunately there is no cure for eczema. However, there are many ways to keep eczema under control and help your child feel more comfortable.

Acne

Acne is a very common skin condition that causes your skin to break out in “spots” or “pimples.” Acne usually starts during puberty; however, it may sometimes occur in children, and can persist into adulthood. Acne usually goes away after several years, but for some people it can go on for a lot longer. Untreated acne can affect self confidence and can leave lifelong scars.

Treating acne takes time. Special treatment with prescription creams or oral medication can be used to treat existing spots and prevent new ones developing.

Haemangiomas

Haemangiomas (he-man-gee-omas) are a common type of birthmark that are usually red or purple. They are sometimes called strawberry naevus because of their bright, red strawberry colour. Haemangiomas can occur anywhere and develop shortly after birth. Haemangiomas are caused by an overgrowth of the cells that line blood vessels (arteries and veins).

Haemangiomas usually don’t cause any problems, and will often shrink away over a few years even if they are not treated. However, sometimes they cause problems including ulceration, scarring, blindness and disfigurement. Therefore some haemangiomas require treatment.

Warts

Warts are generally harmless skin growths. They are very common in children. Warts can come up anywhere on the skin, however, they are most commonly found on the hands, fingers, feet and face.

You don't need to treat your child’s warts, especially if they are not causing any problems. However, if the warts are causing your child embarrassment or pain, there are treatment options.

Molluscum

Molluscum is a common viral skin infection that causes small, harmless, raised spots to appear on the skin. It is caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus. Once infected, your child can easily spread molluscum to other people, or to different areas on their own body. It is spread by touching the molluscum spots, and through bath or pool water, bath toys, and towels.

Molluscum spots may stay on the body for a few weeks, several months or more than a year. Molluscum does not usually need any treatment, but if they are bothersome or causing embarrassment, an effective treatment is available.