Skin Health For The Kiddos, What Parents Need To know

Derm-It Trotter! Don't Swear About Skincare.

If you are a parent, you know that if your child isn't sleeping, neither are you. Don't Swear About your child's skin health. In this episode of Derm-It Trotter! Don't Swear About Skincare, Dr. Shannon C. Trotter talks with Dr. Lisa Swanson, a pediatric dermatologist, about things parents should know and look out for, such as Eczema or atopic dermatitis.
The good news is pharma is making great strides with drug treatments that are safe for young children. Learn how some common skin conditions manifest in children of all ages so you know when to ask an expert for help.
Dr. Swanson Denumks several myths: one she hears all too often is a parent saying oh its just diaper rash it will go away on its own. Her tip is "NO" do not explain skin irritations away, see a professional and get that child some relief as soon as possible.
She also shares her list of favorite products to use with your children, from laundry detergent to moisturizing lotions to hand sanitizers. This is a great episode for parents and guardians to learn how common skin irritations manifest themselves differently depending on the child's age. Plus, hear what questions you should be asking your dermatologist about your child's skin health.

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1. Pediatric Dermatology (00:00:00)

2. New Treatments for Eczema in Children (00:13:06)