Is Sunscreen Safe?
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Are the chemicals in sunscreen harmful? Should parents be concerned? Dr. McMahon provides answers and suggestions on how to protect against sun exposure.
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CHOP Experts Featured on Medscape
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Alopecia areata: which kids should you screen for thyroid disease? Our experts provide answers.
Parent Photographs Offer Pediatric Dermatology Diagnoses without an Office Visit in Most Instances
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Using smartphone cameras, parents can reliably take high-quality photographs of their child’s skin condition to send to a dermatologist for diagnosis. This finding suggests that direct-to-patient dermatology can accurately provide pediatric dermatology care.
Screening Guidelines for Thyroid Function in Children with Alopecia Areata
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A recent conducted by researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia study concluded that certain children should undergo routine thyroid function screenings.
Sneaky Summer Skin Infections You Can Pick Up at the Pool
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Swimming comes with some hidden hazards for developing a rash or skin infection. Find tips for preventing common summer skin infections that can be picked up at the pool.
Eczema: Beating the Itch
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Winter weather is the cause of all sorts of health issues. For many kids, exposure to the dry winter air can lead to flare-ups of eczema.
Pigmented Lesions Clinic: A Coordinated Approach to Pediatric Melanoma, MelTUMPS
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As more children present with skin lesions that may have potential for malignancy, CHOP has formed a team to provide a consistent, multidisciplinary approach to evaluation and care.
Ask Dr. Bell: Having Fun in the Sun
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Louis Bell, MD, chief of the Division of General Pediatrics at CHOP, shares the latest in medical thinking on an important topic: Skin care.