Paediatric Dermatology

Professional paediatric dermatology from expert dermatologists on Harley Street.

What is Paediatric Dermatology?

Paediatric dermatology helps to treat skin conditions often found in children, such as acropustulosis and granuloma annulare. The conditions found in children can also be found in adults, however the effects these skin conditions can have on younger children and teenagers can be very different and in most cases, be very severe.

If you wish to discuss your child’s condition with one of our paediatric dermatologists, please get in touch with our team today and book a consultation for an initial discussion.

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Benefits of Paediatric Dermatology

Children can benefit significantly from paediatric dermatology treatments as they can help to treat various skin conditions early to stop them from getting worse and causing further complications in children. Allowing specialist infant dermatologists to intervene within the early stages of diagnosis is crucial, so we advise consulting with a paediatric dermatologist as soon as possible if there are any early signs of skin conditions within your children.

This can prevent future scarring and helps to protect the condition of your child’s skin and make the condition less irritable.

What skin conditions can be treated?

Our expert paediatric dermatologists in London can treat a range of skin conditions found within children, such as:

  • Granuloma annulare – a skin condition where small raised bumps form a ring with a regular or sunken centre that can be caused by animal or insect bites.
  • Contact dermatitis – A rash that can be caused by contact with a substance in which the individual has an allergic reaction to, and can be very uncomfortable.
  • Juvenile plantar dermatosis – a chronic skin condition that affects the feet of children, causing dry skin around the feet.
  • Psoriasis – a skin condition that affects the skin through causing red, flaky patches with silvery scales.
  • Pompholyx – a type of eczema that causes itchy blisters to appear on the hands and feet.
  • Acropustulosis – a skin condition that causes itchy blisters and pustules on the palms of hands and soles of feet within children, often younger than three years of age.
  • Pitted keratolysis – caused by bacteria, this skin condition causes small holes to appear on the top layer of your skin, commonly affecting the soles of feet, but can also affect your hands.
  • Gianotti-Crosti – a rare skin condition that causes a rash to appear across childrens’ legs and arms.
  • Infantile papular acrodermatitis – symptoms of this skin condition includes a rash on the arms and legs that isn’t often itchy, along with bumps that appear to form in a line.

Why choose Skin Inspection for Paediatric Dermatology?

Located on Harley Street in London, our expert dermatologists are vastly experienced in treating children with a range of skin conditions and are well equipped to help treat a variety of conditions, common or more uncommon.

We work with our patients to ensure that they’re treated and cared for in the most professional manner whilst ensuring the best outcome, using the latest technology to provide the best treatments.

Meet our paediatric dermatology expert

Dr Gilaberte-Pena completed a training programme in paediatric dermatology at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London and has been a dermatologist for 20 years.

She is on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council and currently works as an NHS Consultant Dermatologist at Whipps Cross University hospital, Barts Health Trust, where she runs general, paediatric dermatology and skin cancer clinics.

Dr Gilaberte-Pena sees a wide variety of adult and paediatric skin conditions and provides medical and surgical treatments.

What Our Patients Say

“Dr. Cristina is wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. I intend on coming back each year for my annual mole check. I couldn’t recommend Skin Inspection highly enough! Thank you again.”

“Excellent Doctor! Brilliant advice and service. Always available when you need her. In all the consultations I have had, she has always made me feel at ease. She helped me regain my confidence back as my skin looks great after years of struggling with acne. Can’t recommend her enough!”

“I was very impressed with the actual operation – both the doctor and nurse were very friendly and professional, made me feel comfortable

“I went for a second opinion after visiting a less specialised mole centre in the City. I am so glad that I was recommended Skin Inspection by my GP because the initial diagnosis that I was given was completely wrong and would have left me a horrible scar on my nose.”

“Dr. Cristina Rodriguez-Garcia is one of the best professionals in her field. I highly recommend this clinic. She listened to my concerns and acted swiftly in my best individual interests”

“Dr Anton is very knowledgeable and friendly. Her care, professionalism and compassion has been outstanding throughout my treatment. I highly recommend her! She always takes time to answer all my questions and I feel safe in her capable hands.”

Our Dermatology Services

Mole Check

We will carry out a thorough examination for early signs of skin cancer to give you clarity and peace of mind.

Mole Mapping

The highest quality mole mapping, personally performed by a consultant dermatologist with special interest in skin cancer examination.

Mole Removal

We provide ultra-modern mole removal, which will be analysed by a histopathologist and the consultant dermatologist.

Acne Treatments

We can offer different treatment options depending on each patient’s clinical history, personal circumstances and acne type.

Rosacea Treatments

Rosacea is a skin condition that can cause redness and bumps on the face which can also involve the eyes.

Psoriasis Treatments

If you’re suffering from psoriasis, don’t hesitate to contact us and book a consultation with our dermatologists to discuss your treatment options.

Cyst Removal

In many cases, cysts are benign and harmless. However, it can often be difficult to determine whether a lump is a cyst or something that requires treatment.

Eczema Treatments

There is no known cure for eczema. However, there are treatments to keep it under control and the symptoms can be treated to lessen the discomfort that patient experiences.

Wart & Verrucae Removal

An individual may opt for wart removal for various reasons, such as aesthetic concerns, alleviating discomfort, or preventing further spread.

Skin Lump Removal

Skin lumps refer to any abnormally raised areas of skin and can appear anywhere on the body. These lumps could be hard and rigid or in some cases they are soft and can be moved.

Sun Damage Treatment

Sun damage is caused by rays emitted from the sun. Sun damage can appear as anything from sunburn to broken capillaries or even age spots and wrinkles.

Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic therapy (or PDT) is a method of treating various types of skin cancer and precancerous lesions such as basal cell carcinoma as well as areas of sun damaged skin that could become cancerous in the future.

Dermal Fillers

Rejuvenate your skin and reduce the signs of ageing with our dermal filler treatments. Dermal fillers can be applied in any number of areas including lips, forehead, cheeks, chin, jawline, and more.

Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Reduce wrinkles and signs of ageing with anti-wrinkle injections. Using botulinum toxin injections to relax the facial muscles, wrinkles in the skin can be prevented from forming creating a more youthful look.

Genital Dermatology

Male genital skin conditions are common and can affect men of all ages, many people often feel embarrassed when discussing genital skin conditions, however, if left untreated the condition can worsen.

Phototherapy

Phototherapy is a nurse-led treatment and is sometimes also referred to as light therapy which can help treat certain skin conditions as well as certain types of cancer and precancer.

Chemical Peels

The chemical peels process uses chemical to help improve of your skin to the areas that the treatment is applied. This limits the appearance of any previous skin damage such as scars, wrinkles, sun damage, and more!

Paediatric Dermatology

Paediatric dermatology helps to treat skin conditions often found in children, such as acropustulosis and granuloma annulare, where these conditions found in children can be very different to adults and in most cases, can be very severe.

Steroid Injections

Intralesional steroid therapy is a type of steroid injection that helps to treat a variety of skin conditions and diseases, with the steroid being injected below the skin.

Profhilo Treatments

Profhilo Treatments are injections of Hyaluronic Acid that essentially act as a moisturiser beneath the skin, improving the firmness by stimulating the skin cell receptors.

Hair Loss Treatments

We have two specialists in Dr Andreea Anton and Dr Zee Hasan who can treat patients for hair loss using a variety of treatments, if you are experiencing hair loss and wish to find a treatment that is right for you, please get in touch with our team today.