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Decamed

Pediatric Dermatology

gentle & safe skin treatment for children of all ages

Children's skin is more sensitive, delicate, and reacts differently than adult skin. Therefore, children's skin requires particularly gentle, age-appropriate dermatological care. Many parents are concerned when rashes, eczema, itchy patches, or infections appear; however, skin conditions in childhood are very common and usually easily treatable.

At the Decamed Skin and Laser Center, we offer sensitive, safe and age-appropriate dermatological treatment tailored to the special needs of babies, children and adolescents.

Table of Contents

  1. Special characteristics of children's skin
  2. Common skin diseases in children
  3. Symptoms that should be investigated
  4. Diagnostics in pediatric dermatology
  5. Treatment options
  6. Child-friendly therapies & gentle procedures
  7. Tips for parents
  8. FAQ

1. Special characteristics of children's skin

Children's skin differs significantly from adult skin:

  • thinner & more delicate
  • more permeable to irritants
  • drying out faster
  • more sensitive to sunlight
  • reacts more intensely to inflammation

Therefore, children need gentle, safe and scientifically proven treatments.