Dermatology

Children's dermatology services are available at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. Our pediatric dermatology experts provide comprehensive, whole-person care for all skin conditions in children. And they partner with colleagues in the Mayo Clinic Children's Center to provide state-of-the-art pediatric care to children.

A team focused on your child

A strong culture of collaboration exists between the dermatology doctors and other pediatric specialists at Mayo Clinic. This ensures a comprehensive approach to the care of children of all ages. Your child's pediatric dermatologist may consult with experts in allergy and immunology, infectious diseases, oncology, rheumatology, plastic surgery, and other areas as needed to help your child.

Conditions treated

• Acne.
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema).
• Birthmarks, such as hemangioma and port-wine stain.
• Connective tissue disorders of the skin.
• Contact dermatitis.
• Dermatoses of pregnancy.
• Disorders of the hair, nails and mucous membranes, including hair loss.
• Erythromelalgia.
• Hidradenitis suppurativa.
• Infections in the skin.
• Inherited disorders.
• Moles.
• Photosensitivity disorders.
• Primary pigmentary disorders, such as vitiligo and pigment disorders in brown and Black skin.
• Psoriasis.
• Restorative skin care after medical or surgical intervention.
• Skin care for transgender youth.
• Skin cancer in children.
• Vascular malformations.
• Warts.

A full range of treatment options

The pediatric dermatology team offers some of the newest technology in lasers, in particular for the treatment of vascular birthmarks such as port-wine stains and hemangiomas. Medicine to relax your child or control pain are used to make these procedures more comfortable. These types of medicines are called sedatives and topical anesthetics.

Most pediatric dermatologic care is provided in the clinic with no need for a hospital stay. If a hospital stay is needed, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has skin treatment services for children at the Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital. These specialized skin treatments are especially helpful for children with severe psoriasis, atopic eczema and other skin conditions that haven't responded to usual therapies.