Dermatology

The conditions we most commonly treat include eczema, acne, birthmarks, hemangiomas, psoriasis, hair loss, vitiligo, molluscum and warts. We also treat rare and complex conditions, including epidermolysis bullosa, dermatomyositis, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, morphea, ichthyosis and genetic skin diseases. 

We provide the following services: 

• Diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for all skin, hair and nail disorders in children
• Cryotherapy for warts in immunocompromised children
• Inpatient consultations for hospitalized children
• Laser treatment for port wine stains and other birthmarks
• Minor surgical procedures to remove skin lesions
• Narrow-band UVB phototherapy
• Wound care

In addition to clinic services, we offer province-wide teleconsultations for children and youth who live in rural and remote communities. 

Our specialty clinics include: 

• Outreach clinic: dermatology doctors travel to Terrace, BC four times each year to see patients in the community
• Vascular anomalies: monthly clinics for children with vascular malformations and tumours
• Rheumatology/dermatology: monthly clinics for children with rheumatologic disease for which the skin is significantly affected, such as those with lupus, morphea, dermatomyositis, vasculitis or other autoimmune conditions
• Allergy/dermatology: twice yearly patch test clinics, held jointly by dermatology and allergy experts

Referral information

You need a referral from a doctor or nurse practitioner to access this service. For more information, visit the Dermatology Referral page. You can also read our referral guidelines (PDF), which include helpful tips for children with skin problems that do not require referral.

Appointment details 

We are a teaching institution. A medical student or resident may see your child in addition to a BC Children’s Hospital dermatologist. If you have any concerns about this, let us know at check-in. 

You can book follow-up appointments at the front desk after your in-person appointment, or by calling our clinic directly. 

Cancellations 

If you need to cancel your appointment, please contact our clinic at least 48 hours before, so that we can contact another patient to come in the open appointment slot. 

Contact us 

Our clinic hours are: 

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Address:
Area 7- first floor
Ambulatory Care Building (entrances 21, 42 or 53)
BC Children’s Hospital
4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3V4 

Phone: 604-875-2606
Fax: 604-875-3076